seep
verb (used without object)
to pass, flow, or ooze gradually through a porous substance.
have seeped
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present perfectof seep.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Over the last several days, rumors of extreme scenarios have seeped into the public discourse about ICE raids at school graduations, local Home Depots and at hotels where agents are staying.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2025
"It's from that organisation, post-proscription, where a lot of their ideas have seeped out," he said.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2023
But few other candies have seeped into the culture quite like these pointy little sugar bombs.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 24, 2023
Over 56 million gallons of radioactive waste is held in 177 underground containers; approximately two-thirds of the tanks have leaked, and at least 1 million gallons of highly radioactive waste have seeped into the ground.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 22, 2023
They were looked upon with contempt, particularly on the East Coast, but a little of it must have seeped out to the West.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
