leaked (out)

past tense of leak (out)
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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Verb
  • Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
  • These swells are expected to spread toward the Turks and Caicos Islands and Bahamas tonight and on Saturday.
    MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That image circulated and stuck.
    Julia Gaffield, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • Reigns got out of it but was on the receiving end of an accidental spear from Jey Uso.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Wilks subsequently got out his vehicle and alleged the officer struck his vehicle.
    David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 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 18 Oct. 2025.

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