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pervades

VERB

affect strongly; spread through

Synonyms

STRONGEST

infuse penetrate permeate suffuse

STRONG

charge diffuse extend fill imbue impregnate overspread percolate transfuse

Antonyms

STRONG

deplete drain take out

Example Sentences

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For years, researchers have been documenting the gender bias that pervades the profession.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

In a time when contentious terminology pervades public discourse, the astute chronicling and monitoring of language is essential.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Behind this though was another anxiety, one that pervades Cambodian history: that of being a smaller country surrounded by more powerful neighbours.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

And while Knox has the carefully chosen words of a practiced public speaker, Van Patten has a chillness that pervades.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

Silence pervades everything until the Doorman yawns and licks his lips.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak