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leeched

past tense of leech

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leeched
Verb
  • According to the complaint, authorities believe the same individual similarly exploited at least 26 other children using online platforms.
    Laura Romero, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Often the updates help keep you safe by patching loopholes in previous versions of software that scammers exploited.
    Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Spoelstra used Niko Jovic essentially as the backup center.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Scott Ford, who was walking in Ault’s group, said that the new lighting system can be used yearround and programmed for seasonal and holiday displays.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Leeched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leeched. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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