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as in to flush
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Recent Examples of leach
Once those holes exist, toxins can leach through and damage the intestines.
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
But lead can be common in drinking water because of corroding pipes, solder or fixtures that contain lead, leaching tiny particles into water.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
There are accounts of brown, swirling muck near the landfill, of barrels leaching amber ooze into the grasses and ground.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Regular feeding is necessary because nutrients tend to leach out of pots quickly.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
But lead can be common in drinking water because of corroding pipes, solder or fixtures that contain lead, leaching tiny particles into water.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
There are accounts of brown, swirling muck near the landfill, of barrels leaching amber ooze into the grasses and ground.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Regular feeding is necessary because nutrients tend to leach out of pots quickly.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leach
Verb
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In astrology, a square aspect means that action is taking place and further things are percolating.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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And Mary, for her part, is too ambitious to settle for mere pickpocketing and shoplifting and the occasional smash-and-grab; she’s got a big, classic, complicated heist percolating in her head that will involve more than just the Elephants.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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While details have yet to be flushed out, Florida could wind up paying up to $657 million if it is required to contribute 10% to the cost of the SNAP program.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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Some evidence suggests that apples may help prevent skin flushing (redness) caused by niacin.—
Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, a genetically cautious person might be more selective about new experiences, filtering their environment differently.—
Dalton Conley,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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Especially if there is a fire, WebMD suggests using air purifiers or N95 masks or try filtering out the smoke pollutants.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Crow said the party needs to keep open arms to welcome back voters who picked Trump in the 2024 election, not purge all but the purists.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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The closest analogue to this squalid moment is the Red Scare of the late 1940s and 1950s, when the right exploited widespread fear of communist infiltration to purge leftists from government and cultural institutions.—
Michelle Goldberg,
The Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Curcumin: It's extracted from turmeric and purified to create a product containing only curcumin and very little of the other parts of turmeric.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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Bija Clarifying Cleansing Foam Start and end your day with this refreshing cleansing foam that clarifies and purifies your skin.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Long-term population monitoring and habitat assessments will provide the data needed to refine conservation efforts.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Jordan, a three-star wide receiver in high school, is arguably the best athlete in the Giants’ system and boasts a tantalizing combination of power and speed, but his future will hinge on his ability to refine his swing and approach.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These formulas cleanse the scalp of buildup (a major cause of flat hair, by the way) while plumping strands with conditioning ingredients like hydrating vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, essentially acting as cheat codes for fuller hair straight out of the 90s.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2025
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Simply apply directly after cleansing (or after your go-to toner) and finish up by using your favourite moisturiser.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The employee returned to clean the bathroom about 20 minutes later and saw Lawrence leave the stall.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, there’s no hiding from the person cleaning your toilet, vacuuming under your couch, and taking out your trash.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Leach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leach. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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