LEACH Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

leach

verb

Definition of leach

as in to percolate

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as in to flush

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Recent Examples of leach Copper can leach into water over time, especially when acidic ingredients like lemon or lime are added, potentially increasing the risk of excessive copper intake. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026 Strict toxicity testing is also mandatory to ensure heavy metals do not leach out of the residential walls of the future. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026 Unlike other hard metals, tungsten is largely nontoxic, but the byproducts from mining it—called tailings—contain other harmful metals including arsenic, copper, zinc and lead and can leach into the environment. — Ari Sen, Scientific American, 13 June 2026 Aqua then added a phosphate mix, allegedly removing a protective layer in the plumbing that allowed lead to leach into homes, schools and businesses. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for leach

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Under that scenario, the Bears' ability to turn around their franchise instantly by hiring Ben Johnson could percolate in the mind of Jets ownership if the team loses to the Titans, Packers and Lions before heading to Chicago.

— Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
As for right now, recent career developments are still percolating and asking you to sit with the gravity of a decision that will surely upend certain aspects of your life, and opportunities to share your intellectual output are growing.

— Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of percolate

Verb

This looks quite snug – some compromises have to be made somewhere – and includes a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a walk-in shower.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
But don’t flush the toilet—let your cleaning solution do the hard work for you.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of flush

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About 50 people filtered into the Perez Architecture Center for the event, many holding plates of danishes and boxes of Royal Dansk Danish butter cookies laid on tables by the entrance.

— Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
The book is largely plotless with little characterization beyond what the speakers reveal in their monologues, which are mostly filtered through Faye’s narrative rather than presented as dialogue.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of filter

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Since each toolhead can remain loaded with a separate filament, the printer can switch between them (in a single second, the company claims), without repeatedly purging filament through one nozzle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
The pushback prompted several companies, including LinkedIn and Spotify, to purge their platforms of the digital waste.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of purge

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There are many easy and cost-effective ways to purify water, such as boiling, filtration and treating with chemical disinfectants.

— Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
To keep the stockpile functional, technical teams must extract, purify, machine, and recycle this material without interruption.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of purify

Verb

The team is actively refining the thickness, layout, and aspect ratios of the metallic shells to maximize protection while minimizing weight, a critical factor for rocket payloads.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
More experiments are needed to refine the design and improve the material’s energy absorption, but these initial results are promising.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of refine

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An appropriate shampoo and conditioner routine is essential when caring for Irish curls, so versatile yet gentle, sulfate-free shampoos that cleanse the hair while adding light hydration and conditioners that hydrate without greasiness are best.

— Elise Tabin, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
The Joico HydraSplash Hydrating Shampoo swaps the usual suspects for keratin (a protective protein) and natural hydrators like coconut water and sea kelp to replenish dry hair while thoroughly cleansing it.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of cleanse

Verb

Really, as long as the boots are leather and in good shape, they can typically be conditioned and cleaned.

— Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
Best Last-Chance Amazon Home Labor Day Sales Give your home a refresh with last-minute deals on fresh cozy bedding, cleaning gadgets, and décor.

— Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026

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