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as in to seep
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as in to spill
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Recent Examples of leak
Our top choice, Medela Breast Milk Storage Bags, is equipped with a double seal to prevent leaking, even when the bag lies flat.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
In that case, a paint company is challenging a fine imposed by an administrative law judge at the Transportation Department for violating a federal rule that requires paint cans to be packaged in a way that will keep them from leaking when transported on planes.
—Charlie Savage, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Without Andrew Wiggins, who’s now a Miami Heat, the Warriors are going to leak against dynamic scoring guards like Irving and Damian Lillard, who went for 38 against Golden State in Milwaukee.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Can's defect could lead to food poisoning The products are being recalled because the defect found on a limited number of products could cause the contents of the can to leak or become contaminated with clostridium botulinum.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
In that case, a paint company is challenging a fine imposed by an administrative law judge at the Transportation Department for violating a federal rule that requires paint cans to be packaged in a way that will keep them from leaking when transported on planes.
—Charlie Savage, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Without Andrew Wiggins, who’s now a Miami Heat, the Warriors are going to leak against dynamic scoring guards like Irving and Damian Lillard, who went for 38 against Golden State in Milwaukee.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
Can's defect could lead to food poisoning The products are being recalled because the defect found on a limited number of products could cause the contents of the can to leak or become contaminated with clostridium botulinum.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leak
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Particularly the government's blundering attempts to deal with these new visitors.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Did the practitioners of the Pax sometimes blunder?—
Bret Stephens,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Laminate isn’t porous, but moisture can still seep into seams and edges, causing peeling or swelling over time, according to Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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Water can still seep into the seams and through the zippers.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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When Mohammed Shami spilled a caught and bowled attempt off his leading edge with the first legitimate ball of the match, Indian fears of a century of carnage multiplied.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Then, in September, 1885, in Rock Springs, the fury spilled over.—
Michael Luo,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Rain delay Wednesday’s game tipped-off about a half hour later than originally scheduled because of a small leak in the Gampel Pavilion roof that dripped water onto the baseline in front of the UConn bench.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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In a ruling dripping with irony, Circuit Judge Keathan Frink denied to issue an injunction because Stevens had withdrawn as a candidate to support a third contender, Commissioner Todd Drosky, the only logical choice for mayor (who has this newspaper’s endorsement).—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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But in space, especially beyond Earth’s orbit, astronauts are more exposed to these particles, which can damage DNA, increase cancer risk, and accelerate cellular aging.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
1 Mar. 2025
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Authorities said the child may have been exposed to the disease during international travel.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The most likely scenario is that elements of these designs trickle down into final products, perhaps in more refined or simplified forms.—
John Burek,
PCMAG,
2 Mar. 2025
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One senior British military official and a former U.S. official said while military and defense-focused officials embroiled in security debates feel the urgent need for increasing defense spending, this had not trickled down to the ordinary person in several NATO countries.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Musk's role in Trump administration The White House revealed on Tuesday that DOGE's acting administrator is Amy Gleason, a former official at the U.S. Digital Service.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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In February 2024, Williams' medical care team revealed the 60-year-old television personality had been diagnosed with progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Soft tannins in a deliciously rounded mouthful that is an elixir, a brew, a soup oozing with snappy fresh flavors of black and red cherries and mocha as well as oxtail and blueberry pie.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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But Lester walked up close and pointed to the blood oozing from the bear’s underside.—
Tom Stacer,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Leak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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