transpiring
Currently going on
Transpiring means happening or occurring, often with a sense of events unfolding over time: We didn't know what was transpiring behind closed doors.
This use, though common, draws criticism from those who insist transpire properly means to become known or leak out: It eventually transpired that he had lied.
In biology, transpiring refers to plants releasing water vapor through their leaves.
Event in progress
- unfoldingGradually becoming apparent
- taking placeCurrently in progress
- developingBecoming more advanced
- emergingComing into view
arising · materializing · ensuing · coming about · occurring · proceeding · evolving · progressing
Allowing unintended escape
- coming to lightBecoming publicly known
- emergingComing into view
- disclosedMade previously hidden known
- divulgedRevealed secret information
exposed · uncovered · surfacing · getting out · spilled · betrayed · confessed · admitted
Moisture through pores
- perspiringExcreting bodily moisture
- secretingEmitting from glands
- emittingSending something out
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
pores · evaporation · skin · heat · exertion · physical activity · glands · body temperature
happening
Event in progress
- unfoldingGradually becoming apparent
- taking placeCurrently in progress
- developingBecoming more advanced
emerging · arising · materializing · ensuing · coming about · occurring · proceeding · evolving · progressing · underway
leaking
Allowing unintended escape
- coming to lightBecoming publicly known
- emergingComing into view
- disclosedMade previously hidden known
divulged · exposed · uncovered · surfacing · getting out · spilled · betrayed · confessed · admitted · brought to light
sweating
Moisture through pores
- perspiringExcreting bodily moisture
- secretingEmitting from glands
- emittingSending something out
moisture · pores · evaporation · skin · heat · exertion · physical activity · glands · body temperature · cooling
- happeningshappenings, happening, event, occurrence, events
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