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
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Hantavirus usually spreads when people inhale contaminated residue of rodent droppings and isn’t easily transmitted between people.—
Iain Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026 -
Officials said overcrowding increases animal stress, spreads illness and complicates daily care.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Since warm air rises, this pulls it down from the ceiling and gently circulates it through the room.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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Plus, the three-stage filtration system captures common airborne particles, while its 360-degree air intake efficiently pulls in and circulates air in rooms of up to 1,800 square feet.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Most damningly, that catastrophe comes out as a fiery blaze that’s routinely overwhelming but seldom compelling, resulting in a tedious experience that might be better live-streamed on UFC.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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“Leaks (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaks%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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