as in 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 leaked (out)
Verb
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It is spread through close contact with an infected person, such as through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025 -
If that awareness spreads to other highly tariffed sectors, from furniture to heavy machinery, this administration may unintentionally succeed in unlocking widespread adoption of circularity that has eluded its backers for decades.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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That image circulated and stuck.—
Julia Gaffield,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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Guardians manager Stephen Vogt’s name has circulated in recent days, but Vogt is under contract with Cleveland for next season and will likely sign a contract extension.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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When an agent got out of the vehicle, Martinez drove at the agent, who fired about five shots at Martinez, the complaint states.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Once word got out about her treatments, her list of devotees started growing; like Hamilton, some of her more famous clients became friends.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Leaked (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaked%20%28out%29. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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