LEAKY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

leaky

adjective

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as in porous

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Recent Examples of leaky This season, Edmonton saw sustained greatness from McDavid and Draisaitl, along with poor goaltending, leaky defensive play and a group of depth forwards, assembled by Bowman, that failed to adequately support their superstar teammates. —

Sean Gentille, New York Times, 14 May 2026 The bigger problem has always been a system that takes years to fix a leaky roof and pays out a fraction of any settlement to legal fees. —

Patricia Lock Dawson, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 Miami leads the Eastern Conference with 26 goals, but the defense is still leaky. —

Michelle Kaufman may 13, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026 Homeowner education to prevent future pest issues, such as managing mulch levels or addressing a leaky faucet. —

Kody Boye, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for leaky

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porous

Adjective

Nationally, the crisis has often felt insurmountable, frequently exacerbated by porous borders and passive, hands-off approaches to addiction in many states.

— John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
What Rocky understood early on was how porous culture was becoming.

— Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 2 June 2026