LEAKY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

leaky

adjective

Definition of leaky

as in porous

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Recent Examples of leaky Maintenance workers might turn off a leaky pipef but not replace it. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 9 July 2026 Fix leaky pipes, improve drainage around the home, and use a dehumidifier in damp areas, especially attics, bathrooms, and basements. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026 Kilgore compared hiring a debt settlement company to fixing a leaky pipe. — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 9 July 2026 The leaky defense allowed Timothy Castagne to charge into the 18-yard box, settle the ball and curl a pass across to Charles De Ketelaere, who made an easy finish to give Belgium a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute. — Miami Herald, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for leaky

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porous

Adjective

The porous textile allowed the electrode to stretch beyond 150% of its original size without breaking.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
There’s no real point trying to parse the differences between Hebden’s Four Tet and Wingdings aliases; the fact that so many Wingdings tracks turned up on Parallel proves that the border is porous.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026

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leaks (out)

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