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as in drips
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as in spills
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaks
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Pour-over coffee maker Pour-over coffee makers, usually cones that sit atop cups or carafes à la Chemex, utilize a precise pouring technique (ideally from a gooseneck kettle) that blooms the grounds and extracts the best flavors as the coffee drips into the vessel below.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
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Fall Block Party at Hotel Dryce Enjoy a night filled with cocktails, food pop-ups from GUSTOS and La Pasadita, and an art vendor market that spills into the street.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The top-floor primary suite faces the water with a fireplace, a sitting area that spills onto a slender balcony, and a spectacular bathroom that turns bathing and grooming into a ceremony.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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That chemical seeps into groundwater, which can kill native amphibians like frogs and salamanders.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Simpson says to think of your home as a cooler on a hot day; if the lid isn't sealed tightly, the cool air escapes and the hot air seeps in and stays thanks to poor insulation.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Such heavy use exposes teens to a cascade of risks, with mental health impacts topping the list.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Castles made of sand Wednesday’s discovery exposes a key weakness of the public key infrastructure that’s responsible for ensuring trust of the entire Internet.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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Joe shouts as the snarling lobos close in.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kylie, 33, shouts in the background, trying to prevent an accident.—
Georgia Slater,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Superman trickles into the first episode of Peacemaker Season 2.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The scented concept trickles down to all areas, from the Olfactory Check-in enabling guests to choose a fragrance and therefore the matching suite, to the Olfactory Aperitif, where scented cocktails are served.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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This approach reveals new markets and business models centered on sustainability, wellness and regenerative practices.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Here, Simmons reveals his tips for better communication and offers an essential nugget of advice for young entrepreneurs.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
8 Sep. 2025
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The loudness to which Harry Goldenblatt (Evan Handler) exclaims that he is aroused was wild considering Lily (Cathy Ang) is in the next room.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Kelce exclaims, referencing a nickname for Swift's 12th studio album.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Leaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaks. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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