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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  • Thousands will be rounded up, tortured, and executed as the regime spreads fear to survive.
    Siamak Namazi, Time, 25 June 2025
  • Despite the ban, unhealthy information on achieving extreme thinness continues to spread on social media.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 June 2025
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  • Since at least 2009, a persistent rumor has circulated on the Internet that farting (passing gas) burns up to 67 calories per fart.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said investigators were able to identify the suspect after his photo circulated in the media.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Leaked (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaked%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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