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as in to seep
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as in to spill
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Recent Examples of leak
The new Trump administration, eager for a showy start, has been preparing to conduct raids against migrants in Chicago as soon as Tuesday, until the details leaked.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration was set to launch a large-scale deportation operation in Chicago starting Tuesday, his first full day in office until plans were leaked to the media.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Internal documents leaked to Business Insider in 2022 revealed that the cost of delivering a single package could reach $63 by 2025.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 18 Jan. 2025
However, when the source code to the malware was leaked on the dark web late in 2024, the service was shut down.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration was set to launch a large-scale deportation operation in Chicago starting Tuesday, his first full day in office until plans were leaked to the media.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Internal documents leaked to Business Insider in 2022 revealed that the cost of delivering a single package could reach $63 by 2025.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 18 Jan. 2025
However, when the source code to the malware was leaked on the dark web late in 2024, the service was shut down.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leak
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Ali sidestepped it, and Foreman blundered, swapping positions with his challenger, as Ali clubbed him with a head-dazing right blow.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Continue reading … Click here for more cartoons… MEDIA TELEVISION DRAMA – ABC News hit with embarrassing headlines from David Muir's clothespin blunder to Sunny Hostin's husband drama.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Elsewhere, toxic byproducts created by the fire will seep into the earth and eventually get carried into the watershed by rain, Synolakis told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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What’s clear is that autonomy will keep seeping into every nook and cranny of the outdoor work space.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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It’s designed not to spill, thanks to the grips on the bottom and the leak-proof lid.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The current conflict is spilling across the border into Venezuela, where some of those fleeing the violence have sought refuge.—
Astrid Suarez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Cinnamon Melts Hotcakes are good and all, but nothing beats a squishy mini cinnamon roll dripping with cream-cheese icing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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Over thousands of years, water dripped below the surface creating an underground water deposit called the Ogallala Aquifer.—
David Newcomb,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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However, as humans have evolved, they are exposed to fewer threats.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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Cryotherapy exposes your body to extremely cold temperatures, aiding post-exercise recovery.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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As wildfires swept through neighborhoods on the outskirts of Los Angeles in January 2025, stories about residents there helping their neighbors and total strangers began trickling out on social media.—
James Kendra,
The Conversation,
20 Jan. 2025
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With money now trickling in, the next step was attaching a director.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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After his son burst into the room, Gordon turned to the boy and revealed the excuse for his violent outburst, Brandon said.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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The answers can help reveal whether something else is being overlooked.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Williams will need to be a more consistent player at the next level, but his combination of size, strength and athleticism oozes sky-high potential.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The track, which was released Jan. 3, oozes with nostalgic mid-2000s rap vibes gaining popularity with co-signs popular music figures such as Meek Mill, Lil Yachty and T-Pain.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Leak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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