leaking

Definition of leakingnext
present participle of leak

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaking
Verb
  • Yabusele started Monday and immediately racked up two blundering fouls in four minutes.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Our party walked single file to minimize the chance of blundering onto private property.
    Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Antnation Boho Smocked Top Set This $37 boho set is a one-and-done spring travel outfit that’s dripping in carefree, vacation-ready style.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The singer can be seen in fan videos on social media performing with something taped to his chest and blood dripping from his eyes.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Overgrown roots spilling over the pot and a top-heavy appearance are signs your orchid is ready for a bigger pot.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Add to that the luscious garden, with its beds of roses, pink dahlias, and purple hydrangeas spilling down the hillside.
    Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Observing an actual Parisian rejecting butter—one of France’s holy trinity of dairy products, along with cheese and crème fraîche—was a window into the new wellness culture seeping into what might have been the world’s last bastion of free-flowing wine and glutinous bread.
    Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Even as water started seeping into the cabins scattered along the riverbank, Edward Eastland insisted the campers stay put and climb to the top bunks, the lawsuit says.
    Hayley Walker, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Any involvement should focus on regulation, consumer protection, and understanding emerging technologies without exposing taxpayers to unnecessary risk.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Gradually exposing yourself to travel, starting with small trips, can help overcome anxiety long-term.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • With the nation still reeling, details about victims are trickling out and the world is gradually getting a clearer picture of the violence used to suppress the nationwide demonstrations.
    Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Invites have already begun trickling in for the Freehand this season (Sivan will show there on Sunday), and more will surely follow.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Kato is talking with local schools about turning Mardi Gras bead-making into a community project.
    TRAVIS LOLLER, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
  • As kids get older, this transparency can cross over into talking honestly about social situations, financial decisions, or household values and responsibilities.
    Dina Gachman, Parents, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Minnesotans wrapped scarves around their faces to block the tear gas and cold, shouting and whistling at ICE agents.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Lyman recalled a massive weekend in Long Beach with 80,000 attendees that resulted in only one arrest—a drunk fan who took Ice-T’s lyrics too literally and started shouting at the police.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Leaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaking. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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