- present tense form of permeate (3rd person singular).
permeates
Example Sentences
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It was all the more jarring because elsewhere Nordqvist had unmistakably fostered that famed European spirit which so often permeates through Solheim and Ryder Cup successes.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Why it’s worth seeing: The wacky inventiveness Wilson brought to his genius HBO show, “How to With John Wilson,” permeates the film.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
A fittingly Gothic flavor permeates these tales, which feature hauntings, hatreds and furtive passions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 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
My mother’s rage permeates the space around us.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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