- present tense form of permeate (3rd person singular).
permeates
Example Sentences
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“We expect inflation to remain elevated in coming quarters as the surge in energy prices observed since the beginning of the Middle East conflict permeates U.K. prices more broadly,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
These tableaus take place against the backdrop of an increasingly militarized vision of Christmas that permeates American pop culture.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2025
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
There is such loss in his eyes, and it permeates every other part of his body.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
