leaking (out)

verb

present participle of leak (out)
as in spreading
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 leaking (out)
  1. spreading
  2. circulating
  3. coming out
  4. getting out
  5. getting around
Verb
  • Grey Owl Eastern red-cedar (Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’) is a low-growing and low-spreading shrub that reaches 3 to 4 feet high and 6 to 8 feet wide with silver-grey foliage and blue berries.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Melanoma that has not penetrated into the deeper layer of the skin carries very little risk of spreading, in comparison.
    — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of spreading
Verb
  • Public health specialists said the death is a reminder that bird flu is still present and circulating.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Blocking access to ballot drop boxes, handing out fliers or circulating a petition are also not allowed.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of circulating
Verb
  • Darrel Grubbs, of Schererville, is considered a core volunteer for Habitat, coming out on a regular basis to help build homes.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Nicholson has taken a break from the spotlight, with his last movie coming out in 2010.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of coming out
Verb
  • The officer initially followed the man in his cruiser, before getting out to pursue the man on foot.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This isn't a quick fix for getting out of debt and alleviating financial stress.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of getting out
Verb
  • Currently, getting around requires a buggy, but bicycles for each villa will be arriving soon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There’s no getting around the fact that friends of weed often become friends of incivility, then crime.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of getting around
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“Leaking (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaking%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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