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permeates

VERB

filter, spread throughout

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imbue impregnate infiltrate infuse invade pass through penetrate percolate pervade saturate seep steep suffuse

STRONG

charge diffuse drench fill ingrain pierce soak stab stalk transfuse

WEAK

go through interfuse

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dehydrate dry take out

Example Sentences

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Kupp’s influence permeates the entire team, and goes beyond leading by example, Darnold said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Karp’s affinity for German philosophy permeates his mannerisms.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

That sentiment of powerlessness, hopelessness even, permeates many conversations.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025

Foreboding permeates “Lost Boy Lost Girl,” with each shape-shifting character adrift and uncertain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

There is such loss in his eyes, and it permeates every other part of his body.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan