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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  • The virus is contagious and spreads through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus, according to the CDC.
    Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The male balances on the female's back and spreads his wings, showing just how flexible those stilt legs are.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025
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  • 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
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  • The review comes out in 1983 just as The Witches nears publication and a lunch is convened with his ex-mistress, new girlfriend and his British book publisher and sales director at his American publisher, who push him to make an apology.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
  • 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
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“Leaks (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaks%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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