leeched

past tense of leech

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leeched
Verb
  • In theory, Slot’s tactical out-of-possession shuffle to a staggered 4-3-3 should help Liverpool to defend on their right flank, but the ease with which Chelsea exploited the space was a culmination of weeks of warning signs.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • There's nothing inherently damning about money chasing hyper-aggressive stocks in a bull market just turning three years old with many core fundamental themes appearing well-exploited.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Schmidt warned that without enforcement, these rogue models could spread unchecked and be used for harm by bad actors.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • While initially designed to be used in a rocket artillery system, it was modified to be attached to a first-person-view drone using a wooden stick, wire and duct tape, CAR said.
    Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Leeched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leeched. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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