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as in spills
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaks
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Kristen Scott Thomas, an actress who drips contempt with the acidity of a xenomorph’s blood, doesn’t want to waste time on Roddy’s romantic delusion.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025 -
That information drips out in the regular media but is almost nonexistent on social media.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Out on the Indian Head Hills that Lee didn’t believe existed, the simmering tension between them spills into violence that’s played for humor.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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In the north, the Boko Haram insurgency spills over from neighboring Nigeria, with armed groups routinely attacking border towns.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Past research in the Arctic has identified tens of thousands of methane seeps -- many of them linked to climate change impacts and the degradation of cryospheric caps, such as glacial ice, permafrost and gas hydrates, the authors said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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That damaging psychic weight of insecurity and self-blame seeps into our society and politics, where polls show a stubborn and longtime trend of declining faith in a better future.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Spotrac compiled the latest cap hits for the team regarding quarterbacks, which exposes the Browns' terrible luck at the position.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The whole atmosphere, the borderline evil USGA pin locations — tournament golf exposes your weaknesses and projects them for everyone to see.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Opting for a retailer that actively shouts out Latine brands is another way to go.—
Sofía Viera,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Time Out rightly shouts out Isseido Booksellers, a two-story treasure trove of antique books.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The theme trickles down to accessories, MCM’s bread and butter, with judo belts wrapped around its signature handbags, which double up as shoulders straps.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The information is used to sell governments on the idea that investing in sport is worth it, which leads to advocacy for developing the sports sector and eventually trickles down to benefit everyday families.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Environmental Working Group (EWG)'s Tap Water Database reveals the states with the highest numbers of contaminants across their drinking water systems, with some states having more than 150 contaminants in the water residents consume.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Feasibility under scrutiny Apart from the light pollution concerns, the physics of reflecting sunlight from orbit reveals major challenges to Reflect Orbital’s plan.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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Bertinelli exclaims, pointing an accusing finger at Malick.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 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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“Leaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaks. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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