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permeate

[pur-mee-eyt] / ˈpɜr miˌeɪt /


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These fields permeate every cubic centimeter of space and time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

The author’s financial fixations permeate every page of the book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

“I think that’s the other component I failed to mention: My reach has been able to permeate the entire globe. Now I can bring that reach directly to the Sun Rose.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

For years, scientists have warned that the risk of damaging floods is dramatically increased after intense wildfires, as rain struggles to permeate the burnt-out forest floor and flows encounter little resistance from the remaining vegetation.

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

Not even in sleep is there respite: imagery from the climb and its aftermath continues to permeate my dreams.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer