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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Verb
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Despite the ban, unhealthy information on achieving extreme thinness continues to spread on social media.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 June 2025 -
Face masks have been commonly worn in Japan for years in order to prevent illnesses from spreading, and as such, it’s considered a public courtesy to wear one while sick.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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According to the Illinois State Board of Elections, candidates seeking nomination in the 2026 general primary election can begin circulating petitions on Aug. 5 and must file nominating documents between Oct. 27 and Nov. 3.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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At the time of analysis, the full collection is not circulating on dark-web markets or forums, and there is no credible evidence that it is being offered for sale.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Realistically the only foreign policy stance the U.S. should have is not just openness to foreign production, but also openness to the people in countries who want to get out.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But the Heat would have nine months to get out of the tax, because tax bills are not set until the final day of the regular season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Another said that the same man came to his shop in five different outfits on the same day to try to get around it.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
20 June 2025
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Donald Trump’s son Eric may have hinted at how the T1 will get around the problem.—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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“Leak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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