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as in to flush
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Recent Examples of leach
The study raises concerns that PFAS used in protective gear to provide water and heat resistance may leach out during use, potentially entering firefighters' bodies through skin contact or inhalation.
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Monica Sanders, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
This step removes any excess moisture that could leach out into the lasagna in the oven.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Cover tree water Preservatives and chemicals that may leach into tree water can be toxic.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Laboratory tests simulated how contaminants from the rocks might leach into the environment under natural conditions.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Monica Sanders, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
This step removes any excess moisture that could leach out into the lasagna in the oven.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Cover tree water Preservatives and chemicals that may leach into tree water can be toxic.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
Laboratory tests simulated how contaminants from the rocks might leach into the environment under natural conditions.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leach
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Nearly three-quarters of Americans drink coffee every day — and now a new study suggests that enjoying it at a certain time of day could percolate some health benefits.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
9 Jan. 2025
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As has been the case in recent offseasons, MLB’s Hot Stove League has been slow to percolate.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Symptoms include: Hallucinations or delusions Increased heart rate Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Dizziness Muscle jerks Sweating or flushing Seizures Effexor is not approved for children but is sometimes used off-label for anxiety and depression disorders.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Company officials had said there was no indication that the water was actually contaminated, but urged customers to flush the plumbing in their homes.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Lower rents for new leases are finally filtering into rates for existing tenants.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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Those earlier rulings found that the age verification systems of the 1990s and 2000s unduly burdened people’s speech and that filtering software could serve the same purpose, but the court also said that if the internet changed at some point in the future, that analysis could change too.—
Adi Robertson,
The Verge,
15 Jan. 2025
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In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, caused in part by shoddy lending standards at major banks, U.S. regulators increased pressure on lenders to purge clients in industries considered higher risk for money laundering or fraud.—
Hugh Son,Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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President Trump threatened to purge officers from the U.S. military upon returning to the White House, and his new administration has already started making leadership changes.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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You’re left with skin that feels comfortable, purified, and protected, as if wrapped in an invisible shield against daily environmental damage.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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By Clara Harter Los Angeles Times As buildings and brush continue to smolder in Los Angeles, a toxic soup of smoke, chemicals and particulate matter is being spread across the region by gusty winds, prompting a surge in interest in air purifying devices.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Atlas, which is still in early stages, will be able to autonomously post on social media platforms, community manage, and gauge sentiment online to refine its creative process.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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And then just the value of this program to be able to refine their voice and teach them to use their voice in that way.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The hair expert said that many brands had removed softening and cleansing agents from their products to market them as sulfate-free, a move seen as a marketing ploy after sulfates gained a bad reputation in the haircare industry.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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How to Apply: After cleansing and toning, apply this cream up to twice daily to see results.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Use a disinfecting wipe to clean the inside and outside of the garbage can.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some viewers gave good reasons for waiting to clean.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Leach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leach. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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