leeched

Definition of leechednext
past tense of leech

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leeched
Verb
  • Such a vision remains a tough sell for artists who feel their work has already been exploited.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Granted, Arsenal are the league leaders, and not every team will be as adept at picking apart Tottenham’s defence, but there were alarming signs in the opening minutes that a lack of structure was there to be exploited.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The official told Semafor that other frontier AI companies are close to an agreement allowing them to be used in classified settings.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Diesel is the fuel used by the trucks owned or hired by private companies in Cuba to transport food and other supplies from the Port of Mariel in Havana to their warehouses, and then to other private businesses, such as restaurants and small grocery stores around the country.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Leeched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leeched. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster