gradually seep

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

To leak or spread slowly over a period of time.

seepADVERB + seep

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gradually

Examples (10)

  • The power had gradually seeped away.
  • Water gradually seeped through the old roof.
  • Doubts began to gradually seep into her mind.
  • The truth will gradually seep out, no matter how hard they try to hide it.
  • Oil is gradually seeping from the damaged pipeline.
  • Over time, the paint started to gradually seep into the wood grain.
  • His influence has gradually seeped into every aspect of the organization.
  • We observed the water gradually seeping into the dry soil.
  • The news of the scandal gradually seeped through the community.
  • Even the most resistant materials can allow moisture to gradually seep through.