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's got the largest Danish collection of living flora, including more than 13,000 plant species spread over ten hectares and housed in a complex of historic 19th-century greenhouses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026 -
The evacuated passengers will enter quarantine in Nebraska after returning to the states, HHS said on Sunday, May 10, where they will be evaluated for symptoms and their risk of spreading the virus.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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That this situation has been so stable for weeks belies the sky-is-falling behind-the-scenes reports of unforeseen demand, component shortages, and falling profit margins that have circulated about the Neo in recent weeks.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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The launch of the Fantastic Pavilion Vertical Cinema Showcase reflects the rapidly evolving audiovisual landscape, where digital platforms, social ecosystems and phone-first viewing habits are transforming the way stories are consumed, discovered and circulated internationally.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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But my mechanics got out of whack.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Once word got out about the reports in Ohio, so did the obvious fakes.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Leaked (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaked%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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