seep
verb (used without object)
to pass, flow, or ooze gradually through a porous substance.
seeping
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present participleof seep.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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Sweat is seeping through his T-shirt, forming wing-like patches over his shoulder blades.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
The surge in prices has been almost exclusively driven by energy, and there has been little sign of inflation seeping more broadly into other areas of the economy.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
And there is growing evidence that those pressures are seeping into broader rises in the price of all kinds of other goods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Seal up air leaks: Inexpensive weatherstripping and caulking around leaky doors and windows stop hot air from seeping in and forcing your AC to run longer.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
It was like a trickle of ice seeping down my throat and into my chest.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
