leak

verb

Definition of leaknext
1
as in to blunder

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2
as in to seep

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3
as in to spill

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Recent Examples of leak Meanwhile, chemical refrigerants continue to leak into the atmosphere, worsening the climate crisis. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 This condition causes the protein albumin to leak into the urine and is a sign of kidney disease. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026 Photos have begun to leak off the film set, so some friendly speculation feels in order. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026 Rumors about upcoming Disney projects usually leak in the months ahead of an announcement. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leak
  1. blunder
  2. seep
  3. spill
  4. exclaim
  5. drip
  6. expose
  7. shout
  8. trickle
Verb
  • In fact, both Gemma and Alice repeatedly blunder through their interactions.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Only a blundering idiot could spoil such an alliance and threaten damage to Florida’s economy.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of blunder
Verb
  • Put plants with the highest water needs at and around the center of your rain garden, where water will collect and pool for a bit before seeping into the soil.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Gut bacteria also produce chemicals that find their way out through the pores, which is why a sulfur-heavy dinner can seep through the skin while a plate loaded with fruit may keep a natural scent fresher.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of seep
Verb
  • Cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan brought the two countries to the brink of war last year, with the acrimony also spilling onto the cricket field.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Nonslip The best bloody bath mats will not cause real blood to be spilled.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of spill
Verb
  • Caitlin Clark exclaimed, pretty much the millisecond her coach finished.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Eloise Ibarra, 42, exclaimed as Pulido walked through the crowd at a high school football game.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of exclaim
Verb
  • Other new treatments that support guests on their personalised journeys include IV Therapy, with IV drips to enhance health and performance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The castles are built by hand using sprayed and dripped water to form pillars, tunnels, fountains, crawl spaces and slides.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of drip
Verb
  • Silver found that prisoners remained exposed to grave threats of harm and suffering because of systematic deficiencies in their healthcare.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisers have, for decades, struggled to determine exactly how many people were exposed to a commercial, but that task has become exponentially more difficult in the digital age.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of expose
Verb
  • The interiors, meanwhile, never shout but still seem to wow with luxe Mediterranean touches and tasteful art.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • News of their separation had been made public earlier this year when LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans for two charges of simple battery where he was eventually given probation despite allegedly also harassing locals and shouting homophobic slurs.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of shout
Verb
  • Those cutbacks trickle down to the fishermen and result in a lack of fishing opportunities, Sackton said.
    — Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Word of Kreiz’s joining Paramount trickled out earlier in the day, but Ellison had already decided to wait until after market close to announce it.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of trickle

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“Leak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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