leaching

verb

Definition of leachingnext
present participle of leach
1
as in percolating

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2
as in cleaning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaching
  1. percolating
  2. screening
  3. refining
  4. cleansing
  5. reducing
  6. distilling
  7. clarifying
Verb
  • Just like you, all these brands once had an idea for a luxury business percolating around their heads.
    Matteo Atti, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The pre-outrage was already percolating online when Beck did not play nearly the entire second half because of what appeared to be an elbow injury to his throwing arm.
    The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of percolating
Verb
  • Two-part documentary, screening in its entirety.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Eight-episode season, screening first four episodes in person and full season online.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of screening
Verb
  • These include refining its gait for more natural movement on rough terrain, improving responsiveness to commands like velocity and direction, and developing capabilities to minimize damage and recover from falls.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This means spending time upfront to understand the client's requirements, developing a comprehensive plan and continuously refining it based on feedback and changing needs.
    James Loffler, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of refining
Verb
  • Over four songs that span the length of a feature film, Sumac turn The Healer into a beguiling feat of experimental metal that’s at once cleansing and terrifying.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Apply on face and neck after cleansing.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of cleansing
Verb
  • Deregulation is integral to his message as well as the entity dubbed the Department of Government Efficiency, tasked with cutting government spending and reducing regulatory burdens.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The company's innovative approach combines box-free drop-off locations with streamlined processing, allowing merchants to manage reverse logistics more effectively while reducing strain on store and warehouse staff.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reducing
Verb
  • My producers had a big role to play in distilling some of those ideas and giving me a push.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
  • This historic spirit, produced by distilling the extract of roasted and pressed agave hearts, is a core part of KOL’s menu and identity.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of distilling
Verb
  • Reflect on your desires and values, even if that means clarifying things in your current relationship.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • This story has been updated with a source clarifying that Spears has not moved to Mexico despite her Instagram post.
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of clarifying
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