permeate
verb (used with object)
to pass into or through every part of.
permeating
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present participleof permeate.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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Apple’s reach is permeating into the rest of the AI supply chain.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Taylor Clemons’ cinematography is excellent, all slow creeping shots and shadows permeating even the daytime scenes.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
There is a reflexive conspiratorial vibe permeating the culture.
From Slate ● May 7, 2026
A second attempt begins at 11:17 p.m., but the crew aborts and declares an emergency when flight attendants report feeling sick due to an unexplained smell permeating the cabin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
The stench of human waste, urine, rotting wounds, and strong rubbing alcohol surrounds me, permeating my clothes, skin, and hair.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
