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as in to seep
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as in to spill
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Recent Examples of leak
Meanwhile, the Russells' butler, Mr. Church (Jack Gilpin), and his staff seek to ferret out a spy who’s been leaking details about the family’s private life to the press.
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 June 2025
The fired state employee who leaked plans to develop nine Florida state parks with golf courses, hotels and other amenities claims in a new lawsuit that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration retaliated against him.
—Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
This being a political event, Reeves is bound to try and produce at least one rabbit from her hat, even though most spending decisions have already been announced or leaked.
—Ian King, CNBC, 11 June 2025
In part two of her conversation with her 15-year-old son Elliott on her podcast Barely Famous, the two talked about the teen's difficult coming-out experience after photos of him and his prom date were leaked online.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 10 June 2025
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 June 2025
The fired state employee who leaked plans to develop nine Florida state parks with golf courses, hotels and other amenities claims in a new lawsuit that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration retaliated against him.
—Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
This being a political event, Reeves is bound to try and produce at least one rabbit from her hat, even though most spending decisions have already been announced or leaked.
—Ian King, CNBC, 11 June 2025
In part two of her conversation with her 15-year-old son Elliott on her podcast Barely Famous, the two talked about the teen's difficult coming-out experience after photos of him and his prom date were leaked online.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leak
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The emerging consensus is that former CEO John Donahoe, who held the job from January 2020 to October 2024, blundered by expanding direct-to-consumer e-commerce at the expense of traditional retail.—
Peter Georgescu,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Six days after blundering to gift Cole Palmer a fifth-minute goal in the the FA Cup, the Brighton & Hove Albion No 1 provided an assist for a stunning touch and then strike by Kaoru Mitoma in the Premier League rematch between the teams.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Desperate good Samaritans tried their best to staunch the blood seeping out of the bullet wounds to the man’s chest following the confrontation on Marcy Ave. near Park Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Drops in water pressure can sometimes allow pollutants to seep into the water supply.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Boundary management—Knowing how to set limits on time and energy in roles that can easily spill over into off-hours, particularly for remote or freelance work.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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For almost two weeks, social media has spilled over with videos capturing immigration agents at shopping centers and markets and on neighborhood streets, and federal agents making arrests at swap meets, car washes and other businesses.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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But a special energy crackles in the grandstands when a hitter who drips with danger steps to the plate.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The liquid caught on his glasses and dripped into his eyes.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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The reason is simple: chaos exposes inefficiencies and bold opportunities.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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The polarizing Talbott’s underdeveloped ground game was exposed against Barcelos.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Making a point about the adaptability of the spring men’s wardrobe to cater to different tastes and needs, workwear trickled down to sartorial brands’ collections, too.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Text messages went flying from friend to friend and, slowly, suggestions trickled in: Maybe iskursiyon?—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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Variety can exclusively reveal several excerpts of new stories from the anthology alongside support from one of the biggest filmmakers working today.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Redd has yet to share any photos of their first child together, nor have the parents revealed their bundle of joy’s name.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2025
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Enter Johnson and a new era, and a draft class full of guys who ooze competitiveness.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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From the deep soaking tub to the double sinks and amenities such as the aromatic Amouage soap, the suite oozed with comfort and sophistication. Food and Drink With eight on-site restaurants and lounges, the Chedi has an abundance of fine-dining options.—
Nicole Brewer,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Leak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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