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adj. - Spreading or spread throughout.

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Usage examples (33)
  • Verb (used with object) : Bright sunshine permeated the room. ,Cynicism permeated his report
  • "Reform" has been the buzzword permeating the defense industry since President Barack Obama signaled his intention to trim defense programs last fall.
  • There's a new N-word permeating our culture and it has nothing to do with racial epithets.
  • With such terms permeating our daily language, it’s not surprising that parents are getting nervous and reaching for reassurance that their kids are indeed...
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