- present participle of pervade.
pervading
Example Sentences
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In retrospect, its uncompromising litmus tests and chilly demeanor were real weaknesses, creating a pervading fear that any false step could expel one from good graces, and that a return trip was always, always treacherous.
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2026
Like “Bridgerton,” our “Heated Rivalry” obsession is related to a hollow longing for connection pervading society right now.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2026
By shifting the goal post, there will be a greater focus on policy implementation, driving up consumer spending, and stemming the deflationary forces that have been pervading the economy, Green says.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
“I couldn’t find the knowledge I needed to dispel this sense of unease that was pervading my body,” Cobb told the Edmonton Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026
And at the same time, keeping pace with these longings, our distaste for the city grew and grew and became a sweeping, pervading hatred.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
