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permeates

VERB

filter, spread throughout

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imbue impregnate infiltrate infuse invade pass through penetrate percolate pervade saturate seep steep suffuse

STRONG

charge diffuse drench fill ingrain pierce soak stab stalk transfuse

WEAK

go through interfuse

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dehydrate dry take out

Example Sentences

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Once Egg is unmasked, we come to understand why he’s so drawn to this enormous man whose gentle spirit permeates Claffey’s faultless performance.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Intergenerational artists, from Arthur Jafa to Cindy Sherman, use horror as a lens through which to examine modern threats, paranoia and point out the fear that permeates modern life.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

Karp’s affinity for German philosophy permeates his mannerisms.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

That sentiment of powerlessness, hopelessness even, permeates many conversations.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

Mark and his new friends cleared the entire fifteenth floor, but the rank stench still permeates the air.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner