LEAK (OUT) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

leak (out)

verb

ˈlēk

Definition of leak (out)

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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The fires that devastated Collins are part of a wider wildfire emergency unfolding across Canada, where 889 active fires were spreading as of Thursday night, according to the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Tucked away behind gates on a parcel spanning nearly nine acres within an exclusive enclave near Del Mar Country Club, the Amor Estate offers 30,000 square feet of living space spread across a seven-bedroom main home and a two-bedroom guesthouse.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

Definition of spread

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Each post has been circulated repeatedly with desperate pleas from bereaved owners and basic information about their beloved animals.

— Anabella Gonzalez, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
The recirculation system, typically pressed with a button on the dashboard, will keep air in the car circulating through the car’s air filter and reduce particle concentrations.

— Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Definition of circulate

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New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and Chris Costa quickly stepped in to help break things up before things got out of hand.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 July 2026
After losing their semifinals just a few days ago, England and France were probably desperate to get out of the USA and heal their wounds in the comfort of their own homes.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of get out

Verb

But, over the past several weeks, 200 million barrels of oil came out of the strait — adding 17 days of supply, according to Lipow Oil Associates.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
After a previous report came out about Platner’s treatment of women, Katz reportedly threatened a campaign staff member for working with the media on the narrative.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

Definition of come out

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The towns around Sóller are spread out, and exploring by Vespa made getting around part of the adventure.

— Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 17 July 2026
To get around this, as Anne Hathaway so eloquently explains, the IMAX tech geniuses placed mirrors onto the sides of the cameras, so the actors could see each other and maintain a natural acting flow — ingenious stuff.

— Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of get around

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