LEAKY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

leaky

adjective

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as in porous

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Recent Examples of leaky But the Ducks managed just one shot on goal during the long power play, and Skjei slipped past the Ducks’ leaky defense on a breakaway and snapped a shot over Dostal’s right shoulder for a shorthanded goal and a 3-0 lead with 58 seconds left in the second. —

Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 This change was to add protection for a leaky defence who had to face the free-scoring European champions away from home. —

Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 There was no overarching policy, no time limits for its use in the classroom, and the safety controls were leaky. —

Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 Maintenance workers frequently plug and patch leaky spots on the roof. —

Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leaky

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porous

Adjective

But the Padres could not manage anything more, and the Pirates added five runs in the eighth inning against Adrián Morejón and a briefly porous defense to secure a 7-1 victory.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
With that history in mind and the porous secondary that existed in Dallas last season, addressing the nickel spot with confidence is still on the agenda for Schottenheimer and the Cowboys.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026