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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

Western consumers "are increasingly aligning with circular-economy principles, prioritizing lifecycle extension and reducing electronic waste" as environmental concerns permeate public debate, the authors wrote.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

From working out with a trainer to jogging with friends to setting a presentation date as a deadline, commitment devices permeate our lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

The fears that permeate “Good Boy,” however, increasingly rely on Indy moving about alone – such as peeking around a corner or following the specter of a dog long gone from this world.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025

No matter how well our rabbi thought he could keep secrets, word would permeate through the congregation like the aroma of spice from besamim.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros