LEAKY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

leaky

adjective

Definition of leaky

as in porous

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Recent Examples of leaky No bulky bottles, no leaky pumps – Hand Pop's press-to-activate wipes unfold to a generous 10 inches wide for a larger cleaning surface, delivering an alcohol-free, skin-friendly cleanse that fits in a gym bag, purse, pocket or luggage. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Linebacker Mo Toure has been leaky in coverage this season, and that continued Friday. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026 The longtime defensive backs coach, who came to Washington from Minnesota, was tabbed to overhaul a unit that was a liability in numerous games over the last two years thanks to a stagnant pass rush and leaky secondary. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The problem may be related to insulation, leaky ductwork, poor airflow, or the home’s overall thermal envelope rather than the size of the air conditioner itself. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leaky

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porous

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Incorporating the copper nitrate trihydrate and potassium hydroxide allowed the team to engineer a highly porous carbon framework that effectively encapsulated the synthetic dye chemicals in wastewater.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
The gates blocking it, and the security checkpoints along its flanks, will dramatically limit the public’s desire to enter, and change the tenor and experience of a space that should feel porous and inclusive.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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