leaks (out)

present tense third-person singular of leak (out)
as in spreads
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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Verb
  • Its living space spreads across three floors, all accessed by a central staircase.
    Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The disease spreads in koala populations through reproduction and social behavior connected to mating.
    Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The bacterium Yersinia pestis still circulates globally.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Money velocity—the rate at which money circulates through the economy—remains stuck near historic lows, about 20% below pre-pandemic levels, according to my firm’s recent research highlight, which dives more deeply into data analysis on this subject.
    Ivan Illan, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Watching or listening to a case unfold, and then feeling that relief when the truth comes out or justice is served.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The album is due in October, a month before yet another album Duterte produced comes out (this one is by Australian singer-songwriter Hatchie).
    Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Leaks (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaks%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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