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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
Verb
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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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Then wash with warm water and shampoo to flush out any lint and product buildup sitting on the bristles.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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There is no way to flush the alcohol out of the system faster, as the body will metabolize it at a natural pace.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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The structure will comprise four separate arched timber modules surrounding translucent panels, which will allow light into the pavilion, the effect recalling that of sunlight filtered through foliage.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Jan. 2025
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Finally, the whiskey was filtered and bottled at 100.2 proof.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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In that phase, lawyers for Harry and another plaintiff, Tom Watson, a former deputy leader of the Labour Party, were planning to establish widespread and deeply rooted misconduct by editors and reporters at The Sun, as well as efforts to purge incriminating emails.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
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 material included a history of Nazi Germany, reports on violence in modern Sri Lanka, documents about war in Chechnya, a book on clan cleansing in Somalia, academic reports on the Rwandan genocide and a paper on punishments used on enslaved people on 18th-century British plantations.—
Megan Specia,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Wash gently: Use a soft washcloth when cleansing your baby’s face, and do not rub the skin.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This one has six vibration patterns to play around with and is made with silicone that’s waterproof and easy to clean.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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But detaining people who clean shrimp at a Newark seafood market while freeing Jan. 6 violent rioters is not only morally questionable but economically insane.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Leach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leach. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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