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as in to flush
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Recent Examples of leach
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.
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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
Pullman’s epic, which concludes this fall with the publication of The Rose Field, doesn’t leach into the cultural groundwater quite so readily.
—Lev Grossman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
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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
Pullman’s epic, which concludes this fall with the publication of The Rose Field, doesn’t leach into the cultural groundwater quite so readily.
—Lev Grossman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leach
Verb
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But why on earth does the topic of trading Nico Hoerner keep percolating?—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tisdale French's rep is shooting down the theories percolating online.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps a championship will be needed to fully flush the frustration of 20 years of underachievement.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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After about three hours of trying to get Alas to surrender, officers used a water hose from an armored vehicle to flush him out.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For a subtle but meaningful change, this set of floral sheer curtains from Kelly Clarkson adds a romantic touch to any room while filtering light.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Reports began to filter in that insurrectionists, some of whom were believed to be armed and on a mission to kill, had breached the Capitol.—
Zach Fisch,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For me, January is always a time to reflect on my personal style from the previous year, take inventory of my closet and purge anything that’s gathering dust, and, above all, think about ways to make getting dressed feel exciting again during the most dreary time of the year.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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With the flames and heat, SoCalGas’s lines failed to purge or shut down, leading to natural gas flowing at high pressure from the lines, helping the fire to spread, the suit said.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The team used vacuum or micro-injection techniques The team with LLNL’s Nuclear and Chemical Sciences (NACS) Division, developed the radiochemical techniques to purify target material.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the final step of the process, the paste is thawed and purified into a liquid at a high temperature.—
Alice Park,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The knit top offered the familiar ease of an oversized tee with the warmth and polish of a sweater, a mix that feels both cozy and refined.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the coming days and weeks, Lake Worth leaders will meet regularly with Kim to review data, refine strategies and ensure timely progress, according to a statement from the district.—
Samuel O'Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This soap never strips the skin of moisture, leaving your face and body perfectly cleansed and your skin barrier stronger than before.—
Olivia Rose Rushing,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, make sure to pay special attention to cleansing your jawline—another common breakout zone if makeup is left behind.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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Gently clean the seal regularly baking soda or dish soap to remove mold and keep it flexible.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cream of Tartar & Lemon Juice Paste Like baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, cream of tartar and lemon shockingly has cleaning and brightening properties that are effective for lifting dirt and stains off grout lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Leach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leach. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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