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as in to seep
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as in to spill
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Recent Examples of leak
Chemicals such as arsenic and sulfur can leak into groundwater from deep wells, overpumping can cause water scarcity, and improper drilling can harm water quality.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Lungs Starting at around 9,000 feet, your lungs may begin to swell due to a constriction of blood vessels, which can cause fluid to leak and accumulate.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The interior of this toiletry bag is coated in a cherry red water-resistant material, so when her beauty products inevitably leak everywhere during transit, their goo won’t take the bag with it.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
It has been known to leak, nearly causing the postponement of a men’s game in February 2025.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Lungs Starting at around 9,000 feet, your lungs may begin to swell due to a constriction of blood vessels, which can cause fluid to leak and accumulate.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The interior of this toiletry bag is coated in a cherry red water-resistant material, so when her beauty products inevitably leak everywhere during transit, their goo won’t take the bag with it.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
It has been known to leak, nearly causing the postponement of a men’s game in February 2025.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leak
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Padres fielders blundered in three of his outings.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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People see this president as having blundered into a war with no clear rationale.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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Some resorts in the Mamanuca Islands are set to lose entire wings to the sea in the coming years, and drinking water in villages is already being infiltrated by salt from seawater seeping into ground bores.—
MIchelle Duff,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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The skin on nearly half her body blistered and seeped.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Economists and other observers will be looking to Powell and other Fed voters to discern when the war’s toll on inflation will spill over from gas and oil to other sectors, and whether the impact on inflation will be temporary or more enduring.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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More digital ink has been spilled on this subject in recent years than on almost any other topic, but no clear consensus has emerged.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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If that’s not enough, their sticky sap can drip on cars and driveways below.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Lookout Perched on a hillside where tropical fruit trees drip with papayas, bananas, and limes, The Lookout comprises two spacious boutique apartments that can be rented separately or as a private four-bedroom villa.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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While some lavender species, such as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), can tolerate cold temperatures, most varieties will suffer when exposed to consistent winds and freezing conditions.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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These days, revenge literature arrives most often as a sordid memoir or roman à clef in which grievances are recounted, villainy exposed, and relevant facts set forth.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s push against DEI trickled down to the private-sector, as corporate sponsors pulled support from local LGBTQ organizations, including Stonewall.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tears of grief and pride trickled down the face of Pam Oliver.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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New research reveals a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and improvements in myriad health conditions, including sleep apnea, joint pain, liver disease, heart disease, asthma, and even addiction.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The strike reveals how Russia’s invasion has made once-unthinkable nuclear security threats a reality.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 6-6 Banks is oozing with talent, but his college production didn’t always match.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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On April 9, the Poker Face star oozed cool girl energy in a liquid black dress by LaQuan Smith while attending the New York City premiere of Lorne.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Leak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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