leaks

verb

Definition of leaksnext
present tense third-person singular of leak
1
as in blunders

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2
as in drips

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3
as in spills

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaks
  1. seeps
  2. exposes
  3. reveals
  4. warns
  5. discloses
  6. informs
  7. announces
  8. publishes
Verb
  • Water so moisture seeps from the bottom of the containers.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The inherent creepiness of the setting seeps into every frame of the film.
    Scott Phillips, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of seeps
Verb
  • Fassbender’s calling card is his intensity, which exposes the raw humanity of his characters—or something terrifying within them that doesn’t feel human at all.
    Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The data breach exposes sensitive personal and medical information belonging to over 910,000 patients through ConnectOnCall, a telehealth platform and after-hours call service owned by Phreesia.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of exposes
Verb
  • The report reveals that the number of missing children may be even higher, as ICE did not issue Notices to Appear (NTAs) for 291,000 children, leaving them without court dates and outside the formal immigration system.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Americans have strong thoughts on Christmas cookies, new Google Trends data reveals — and one cookie in particular has made spirits bright across many states.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reveals
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  • Buck warns him that anywhere his dad went is better than here.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • By 2100, the study warns, storms in the Pacific Northwest could temporarily raise ocean heights up to three times more than current levels, dramatically increasing flood risks.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of warns
Verb
  • In full transparency, Tuttle discloses that they’ve been romantically involved.
    Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The centerpiece of the site is a database that discloses the name, location, focus area, and - with the permission of the grantee - the size of all 2,524 grants that Scott has given since 2020.
    David Bowermaster, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of discloses
Verb
  • Perspective informs your truth and your truth makes your reality.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder are inking reserve shooting guard Alex Caruso to a four-season, $81 million contract extension to stay with the club long-term, Caruso's agent at Wasserman, Greg Lawrence, informs Shams Charania of ESPN.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of informs
Verb
  • Frank Sweeney seems surprised by the rivals twist when host TJ Lavin announces it in the first teaser for the new season.
    Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • That lengthy description, which appears on the dust jacket as well as the title page, simply announces the multitudes contained within.
    William F. Buckley Jr., National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of announces
Verb
  • The article was posted by a website that routinely publishes misinformation.
    Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The outlet still solicits and publishes grievances from its readers each year.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of publishes
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