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 There are environmental concerns that traditional burials monopolize too much land and employ toxins that can leach into the soil and groundwater. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 Chouinard says overwatering can invite disease and fungus, lead to shallow roots, cause soil erosion, and leach important nutrients below the root zone, where plants cannot reach them. — The Spruce, 20 July 2026 Many people use weedkiller products in their yards, which can leach into adjacent garden beds and plants living there. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 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 See All Example Sentences for leach

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The Pittsburgh native turned the page on his high school sweetheart Nomi Leasure and entered new dating territory, a relationship with Ariana Grande, which started to percolate in early 2016.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Talk about layoffs has percolated internally since a September 18 memo by Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer Horacio Gutierrez.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of percolate

Verb

One eye-opening game won’t necessarily purge that thinking, and no doubt Worthy has plenty more to demonstrate.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
The law is supposed to prevent mistakes that could erroneously purge eligible voters right before an election without giving voters time to correct errors.

— Miles Parks, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of purge

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This allows technicians to irradiate target materials, separate the isotopes, purify the final product, and package it for transport under one roof.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Below, take a peek at the best still-available Dyson Prime Day deals, ranging from cordless stick vacuums to purifying tower fans.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of purify

Verb

The team revised Rotta’s face and coloring to bring him closer to Jabba while refining his muscular physique.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
If desired, Meyer lemons can also be pruned in late winter to early spring to refine their shrubby look into a more tree-like appearance.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of refine

Verb

Today’s anti-frizz formulas are lighter than ever, from sulfate-free shampoos that cleanse without stripping to featherlight leave-ins, heat-protecting mists, and bond-building treatments that strengthen strands from within.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Going winless for an entire season — rebuild or not — would produce a level of shame that doesn’t get cleansed from your resume.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of cleanse

Verb

Combs paid inmates to clean and cook special meals for him, including curry chicken, pizza and empanadas, and that the hip-hop artist also received Chinese-style massages, four sources told NBC News.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
My mom enrolled as a junior at Hollywood High School and took care of the house—cleaning, reheating frozen chicken pot pies, and making sure everyone did their homework.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

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