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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Economists are paying attention to food for signs that higher transportation costs are seeping through to prices of goods like meat and dairy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
An EA investigation has found the pollution is contained within an area of the beach near the Hole in the Wall, where it is seeping into the sand through contaminated groundwater.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Another 39 homes saw water seeping in below the floorboards.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Lineage contractors installed air filtration systems to reduce the amount of air contaminants seeping out of the warehouse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
“It’s the Jankburg in my grey pores, seeping out and ticking you off and getting in the way of your Oprah mind-set.”
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
