leaky

Definition of leakynext

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Recent Examples of leaky New Orleans moves the ball behind Tyler Shough, but turnovers and a leaky defense can only take you so far. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 The longtime defensive backs coach, who came to Washington from Minnesota, was tabbed to overhaul a unit that was a liability in numerous games over the last two years thanks to a stagnant pass rush and leaky secondary. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The problem may be related to insulation, leaky ductwork, poor airflow, or the home’s overall thermal envelope rather than the size of the air conditioner itself. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026 Many are in poor shape, with thin, uninsulated walls, leaky windows, old or broken swamp coolers and electrical systems that can't always handle air conditioners. — Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leaky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaky
porous
Adjective
  • The resulting structure is light and porous, with good compressive strength.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The water sinks into porous soil and replenishes the groundwater.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Leaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaky. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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