- present tense form of permeate (3rd person singular).
permeates
Example Sentences
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The maturity of the crowd permeates everything onboard, down to the smell, said another.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The crusade to prevent skin-cancer deaths, Mr. Jacobsen argues, has fostered an absolutism about the risks of sunlight that permeates the media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Blond, light-featured and tall, he is visually distinct from the three other children and his silent rebellion permeates the atmosphere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
In an age of widespread digitization and innovation, where technology permeates nearly every aspect of daily life, food delivery apps flourish because they provide convenience.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2026
The sound permeates the walls, the floor, Marie-Laure’s chest.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
