- present tense form of permeate (3rd person singular).
permeates
Example Sentences
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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
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
Karp’s affinity for German philosophy permeates his mannerisms.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 25, 2025
Guerrilla-style fire brigades have a long history in the Santa Monica Mountains, where the old-school do-it-yourself ethos of ranchers still permeates, Gibbs, a lifelong resident, noted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 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
