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
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The pop-up was announced by only one social media post, but word spread.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026 -
Four bedrooms and five bathrooms are spread across roughly 6,200 square feet, where a floating glass staircase connects two switchback-style levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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The audio was widely circulated on social media.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Health experts say the Bundibugyo strain is likely to have circulated, undetected, for weeks in the northeastern Ituri province where artisanal mining is an economic mainstay.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
12 June 2026
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The suspect got out of the car and attempted to flee the scene, but was eventually arrested at Roosevelt Boulevard and Red Lion Road.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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At one point, the shooter stopped, got out of his vehicle and fired rounds with a rifle at an officer who returned fire, according to the Midland Police Department.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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“Leaked (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaked%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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