leak (out)

verb

ˈlēk How to pronounce leak (out) (audio)
Definition of leak (out)next
as in to spread
to become known the candidate's campaign didn't want his choice of a running mate to leak out before an official announcement was made

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leak (out)
  1. spread
  2. circulate
  3. get out
  4. come out
  5. get around
Verb
  • Smoke higher in the atmosphere will also spread farther east into the Northern Plains and Midwest.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Thursday’s best performances spread the entire field, with six different men leading the six individual apparatus races.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of spread
Verb
  • The $438 billion Gallup figure circulates primarily as a workforce engagement headline.
    — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As news of his death circulated online, celebrities and fans alike mourned Pastore’s loss on social media.
    — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of circulate
Verb
  • As the agent got out and struggled to arrest Stanley, Morrow approached and touched the arresting agent’s shoulder, video shows.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Aldis got out of it by sending Gunther head-first into the turnbuckle.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of get out
Verb
  • The little people came out and worked well, but how was this any different from his previous appearances?
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Williams came out of the gate with his valet, rapper Lil Yachty, by his side.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of come out
Verb
  • Tony wants to be a writer without having to ever get around to the whole writing part.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But yeah, just getting around, making my way to events or whatever the case, whatever situation.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of get around
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“Leak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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