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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Open from 6 to 9pm, the market spreads along five blocks of Higuera Street with more than 100 booths.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Legionnaires’ disease is spread by inhaling tiny water droplets contaminated with Legionella bacteria.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of spread

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The Amber Alert was also being circulated by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

— The Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
In 1972, ordinary Californians circulated petitions, knocked on doors, and rode bicycles down the coast, rallying support for Proposition 20, which aimed to regulate coastal development.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of circulate

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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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To get around, visitors generally use a combination of hire cars, taxis, hotel transfers and local guides.

— Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
There are new structures, areas for smaller children to play, two shelters and a concentration of the whole area being inclusive, not only for those in wheelchairs, but for older people using the park who have trouble getting around.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of get around

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