leached

Definition of leachednext
past tense of leach
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Verb
  • But white settlers’ hatred of Indians and desire for their lands percolated on the American frontier, while visions of territorial expansion reigned among national leaders.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
  • But, with Xi Jinping’s endorsement of the classics, Liu’s Straussian ideas have percolated into the upper echelons of the Party.
    Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The rise in ether flushed out $64 million in short bets in the same period.
    Sarah Min,John Melloy,Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Typically, people are advised to stay out of the water for 48 to 72 hours after the last rainfall so the water can be flushed by the tides.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Provide afternoon shade or filtered sunlight in hot climates.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Nearly everything The Pitt revealed about Al-Hashimi has been filtered through Robby’s reaction to it, from her ethnic name to her time with international NGOs to her desire to hire two attendings for the daytime shift.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • First, your nail should be cleaned and prepped.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Maintenance Hamster cages should be cleaned often.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The department booked 2,397 items into property and evidence and purged 2,487 items during the year, according to the report.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The Washington Post pointed out that last year at this time, the feds purged women and people of color from the boards that review the science and research happening at the National Institutes of Health— 38 out of 43 experts that were fired were women and minorities.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Michael’s songwriting prowess is distilled down to snappy, silly montages that involve a lot of pacing and still more ruminating.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Vinegar What can’t distilled white vinegar do?
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Once purified, the atmospheric sample enters an enrichment stage that significantly enhances the detectability of trace gases.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Inside these trains, natural gas is purified and cooled to about –260 degrees Fahrenheit (–162 degrees Celsius), below the boiling point of methane.
    Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This pair is perfect for those looking for a simple, casual take on clogs that still feels refined.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The perfect combination of breakfast and lunch, brunch been refined, refreshed and elevated over the years by chefs across the country who realize the value of of sweet pasties, savory carving stations and everything in between.
    USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Leached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leached. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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