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 Because the site itself was previously used as a laboratory for a company researching seeds for agriculture, chemicals were used that could leach into the ground and damage nearby creeks and streams, the county said in court documents. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for leach

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With her long-percolating followup LP, plaudits came from Zane Lowe, and Spotify’s international editorial team, which anointed her as one of the streaming giant’s Artists To Watch 2026.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
As detailed in work from Liu’s team published earlier this year, some of the minerals in the meteorite have been aqueously altered—a sign that liquid water once percolated through Mars’s ancient mantle and crust.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of percolate

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Showing off his prize porcelain in the studio during his podcast, Cat noted proudly that it had been used and flushed by royalty, including Jim Calhoun, Kevin Ollie and Dan Hurley.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Sheathed in a mahogany crust, my hunk of rib eye is flushed pink.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of flush

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From there, promising athletes were filtered into regional training centers, which further funnelled the very best to INSEP.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
This combination is designed to help the robot collect larger debris while also filtering smaller particles that can affect pool cleanliness.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of filter

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Then, Jews were put under curfews, Jewish academic were purged from universities and Jewish students stopped being admitting to schools.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
China’s leadership doubled down on an anti-corruption drive that analysts say has variously sought to purge the top echelons of the Communist Party over graft and consolidate Xi Jinping’s power.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of purge

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The bubbles deliver oxygen and other gases that naturally purify water and eliminate bad bacteria.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
At London’s Clarify Clinics, founder Yael Cohen has developed the controversial Clari Procedure, a patented two-hour IV treatment that claims to purify the blood plasma.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of purify

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The approach also gives the company an opportunity to refine task-specific capabilities using information collected in actual manufacturing environments rather than relying exclusively on laboratory demonstrations.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
Sticking to the vision The team began developing recipes, with help from a mixologist friend to refine the flavors.

— Julia Fields FOX News may be compensated for, or earn a commission if you buy through, our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of refine

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Hydrating Cream Hairbath is a rich, creamy shampoo that gently cleanses while restoring softness, bounce, and shine to dry, damaged, medium to thick hair.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth felt her baby leap in her womb, which signified that John had become sanctified and cleansed of original sin, as if by baptism, according to Catholic doctrine.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

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