leaches

present tense third-person singular of leach

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The new star shines because its surface is hot, but the energy fueling that luminosity percolates up from its core.
    Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The new star shines because its surface is hot, but the energy fueling that luminosity percolates up from its core.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The mic also filters out background noise to make your voice clear for any phone calls.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
  • This level of caring and personal openness—owning mistakes is part of being present as a whole person—filters into the business culture.
    Adam Gale, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This smart cat litter box uses infrared sensors to detect when your cat is finished, then automatically scoops and cleans itself, dramatically reducing odors with an ionic deodorizer.
    Christine Persaud, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The wipes have a triple emollient formula that gently cleans dirt and makeup from your face, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready for bed.
    Christopher Murray may 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 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The formula deeply cleanses and removes buildup to leave you with silky, shiny hair.
    Kyra Surgent, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Formulated for normal to dry skin, this gentle daily facial cleanser transforms from a silky oil to a soft, lathering foam that deeply cleanses your skin, effectively removing dirt, excess oil and stubborn makeup without clogging pores, leaving residue or a greasy feeling.
    Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Following the media coverage, Davis said she's started smelling bleach or chlorine coming from her taps, yet the discoloration continues as the town flushes hydrants.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Cowboys fans hoping the team flushes Dak, the way the Denver Broncos did with Russell Wilson, are better off hoping for a Texas snow storm in July.
    Mac Engel September 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The experiences move in a circuit of hot and cold, dry and humid, punctuated by serene spaces like the Silent Salt Relax Room, where a glowing Himalayan salt wall purifies the air.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Hadid designed a rainwater collection and a water management system, which stores and purifies water from local wetlands and helps prevent flooding.
    Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • China produces and refines the vast majority of the world’s supply of rare earths, key in several industries, including defense and semiconductor manufacturing.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Soothing botanicals, such as aloe vera and chamomile, keep the skin comfortable as the mask refines pores and absorbs excess oil.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Unless the Heat releases Terry Rozier or purges some other salary in a trade, Miami would not have enough space to sign a 15th player to a standard contract — and remain under the luxury tax line — until December.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Leaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaches. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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