Thesaurus results for PERMEATING

permeating

verb

present participle of permeate

as in suffusing

to spread throughout the smell of freshly baked bread permeated the house

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Recent Examples of permeating While strong, permeating odors may need more intensive remediation, vinegar can still refresh the space. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026 In the meantime, the wounds of the last mayoral election have been ripped open, with accusations flying from both sides that contribute to the divisiveness permeating all levels of politics, including those closest to home. — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Smoke damage is often invisible, permeating surfaces, HVAC systems, and belongings, causing lingering odors and potential corrosion. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Beyond the film and TV studios, AI is steadily permeating the entire company. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026 Plenty of blame rests on scripts that refuse to define Robert in order to preserve his mysterious backstory, as well as direction that undermines the terror supposedly permeating Los Angeles. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 Instead of going home that night, Wilber found himself back in bed 23 of the detention center — his bond denied — trying to ignore a nasty odor permeating his 14-person cell. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 During the interview, Burgum also said the green algae that was permeating the pool has now been fixed, thanks to nanobubbler technology that pumps tiny ozone bubbles into the water to damage algae’s cells. — Philip Wang, Time, 6 July 2026 Whatever juju, imagined or self-made, permeating throughout the Braves’ roster over the last few weeks was exorcised Wednesday. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 2 July 2026

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But Pete took the idea one step further, taking the organization’s iconic symbol — the star — and suffusing it with a deeper meaning.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Cowin has brought the tradition up to date beginning in the late 1970s by suffusing her work with the look and feel of cinema and television (close-ups, storyboard-style progression), and the centering of women’s experience in the narrative.

— Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of suffusing

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Concrete is mixed with a crystalline, waterproof powder that blocks water from penetrating into it, protecting structures and extending their life.

— Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Concrete is mixed with a crystalline, water-proof powder that blocks water from penetrating into it, protecting structures and extending their life.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of penetrating

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The pervading myth goes that Henry was knowingly tricked into marrying Anne of Cleves by her falsely beguiling thirst trap of a portrait.

— Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
On summer days, the sun would unexpectedly become obscured by clouds and a pervading darkness.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

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