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Recent Examples of leach
For decades the waste lingered beneath desert soil, threatening to leach into the river that defines the region.
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New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025
Higher temperatures can help plastics absorb and release these harmful contaminants more easily, as well as increasing their ability to leach harmful chemicals contained within the plastic itself.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
Some glues may leach toxic compounds over time.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
The pan may contain significant levels of lead, which can leach into food.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 24 Nov. 2025
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New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025
Higher temperatures can help plastics absorb and release these harmful contaminants more easily, as well as increasing their ability to leach harmful chemicals contained within the plastic itself.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
Some glues may leach toxic compounds over time.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
The pan may contain significant levels of lead, which can leach into food.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leach
Verb
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The idea for a new Help album had been percolating since around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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Studies with caveats The results with leucovorin, though highly preliminary, percolated through the autism community for more than a decade.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2026
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Gas water heaters need to be regularly flushed to remove sediment build-up from inside the tank, which can settle and slowly start to clog the base of the tank.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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Canned Beans Beans are heart-healthy legumes rich in soluble fiber, which binds to cholesterol in the digestive tract and helps to flush it out of the body.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Uptown Sedona sits just above L’Auberge, keeping guests sheltered from traffic and tourists, but construction noise from buildings along 89A can filter down to the rooms.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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The nation was to be purged of continual sin not indeed all of its own doing—due partly to its inheritance; and yet a sin, a negation that gave the world the right to sneer at the pretensions of this republic.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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And so every autocrat ends up purging any kind of critic.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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The indoor pool is purified with ozone.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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According to Shi, biochar can trap those contaminants and purify the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Eichberger notes that realistic vibration feedback helps engineers refine ride comfort and noise behavior.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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The plumping, dewy effect comes from hyaluronic acid, while niacinamide helps even out tone and refine texture.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, cleansing balms and makeup remover wipes are still the most competitive of the bunch.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2026
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Once your face is cleansed, don’t reach for your face towel just yet.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
28 Jan. 2026
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Pearson said the district should rely on MSCS employees to clean schools instead of having to adopt annual contracts with outside vendors.—
Bri Hatch,
Chalkbeat,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dirt, pet hair, and dust blend right in, while the durable synthetic fibers resist stains and are easy to clean.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Leach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leach. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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