- present participle of ooze.
oozing
Example Sentences
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At the buffet for the central command post in Lege-Cap-Ferret, it takes two full-size catering trays to contain the range of artisanal cheeses crumbling or oozing onto the warm metal for the firefighters' pleasure.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Bellingham's now iconic 'who else' celebration showcased his oozing self-confidence - but provided another example of the 'main character syndrome' that Southgate and some of the players had begun to notice.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Videos posted to social media have shown apocalyptic scenes of a burning liquid oozing down the street, and the persistent smoke has prompted complaints of a “black rain” that leaves an oily residue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
I hate to use this word, but it was oozing.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2025
It was like thousands of fish rotting and oozing in the hot sun.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
