leaking

verb

present participle of leak
1
as in blundering

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2
as in dripping

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3
as in spilling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaking
  1. blundering
  2. dripping
  3. spilling
  4. ejaculating
  5. seeping
  6. exposing
  7. shouting
  8. trickling
Verb
  • 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
  • On Monday, the first day of the trial in which Basabe is representing himself without an attorney, the proceedings were shaded by Basabe’s blundering legal missteps and procedural chaos.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of blundering
Verb
  • In a twist on tailoring, jackets dripping with fringe made their way down the runway at Monse.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Zendaya, who was a nominee for her powerful performance on the HBO drama Euphoria, wore a glamorous Prada gown dripping with crystals that was styled by Law Roach.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of dripping
Verb
  • As the weather cleared, water stopped spilling over an earthen flood-control structure in the area that held without failing.
    — Mead Gruver, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • For 21 years this resort on 22 jungle-y acres spilling down a steep ridge to an energetic convergence of rivers outside of Ubud has focused resolutely on wellbeing, and the offerings keep growing.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of spilling
Verb
  • Skarsgård’s character James ejaculating at the beach after a sudden handjob by Mia Goth’s freewheeling Gabi.
    — Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of ejaculating
Verb
  • Stanford professor David Larcker, an author of the report, attributes the pullback to the public growing tired of politics seeping into every facet of American life.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The important distinction is whether the gasket is merely seeping or actually leaking.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of seeping
Verb
  • And Jeremy Allen White is Jeff Horwitz, the Wall Street Journal tech reporter with whom Haugen collaborates on an explosive series of articles informally titled The Facebook Files, exposing the toxic culture behind the company’s stratospheric reach.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Prier said the city was failing residents and exposing itself to a lawsuit by not providing adequate court access.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of exposing
Verb
  • Hugh Milner showed up in front of the car and allegedly began shouting at the people inside.
    — Jessie DiMartino, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • These steals are worth shouting about, with Shark Beauty, Elemis, mature-friendly brands, and viral K-beauty brands—Anua, Laneige, and Medicube—already on sale for up to 35% off.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of shouting
Verb
  • Now, the first cases appear to be trickling back — though some fans are still waiting.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Rich chocolate-brown suede is also having a moment across coats, blazers and bombers, and is even trickling down into accessories like handbags according to a stylist and editor roundup from Yahoo!
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of trickling
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