percolate
verb (used with object)
to cause (a liquid) to pass through a porous body; filter.
percolating
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present participleof percolate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Dozens of such lawsuits are percolating around the country, threatening the energy industry with billions of dollars in potential liability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
"We're not the only jurisdiction that's facing that ageing-related crisis, because similar issues are percolating in Australia and England," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Concerns about Gen Z’s financial habits have been percolating for years.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Even in the film’s most convoluted moments, there’s a fire of dissent percolating just beneath its surface.
From Salon ● May 22, 2026
No matter how wet and cold you are, black coffee percolating will get you through it.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
