leak (out)

verb

ˈlēk How to pronounce leak (out) (audio)
Definition of leak (out)next
as in to spread
to become known the candidate's campaign didn't want his choice of a running mate to leak out before an official announcement was made

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leak (out)
  1. spread
  2. circulate
  3. get out
  4. get around
Verb
  • This is a soft frosting, perfect for spreading over a sheet cake or topping crisp cookies.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles How to watch 49ers vs. Dolphins Sunday 49ers’ Brock Purdy spreads holiday cheer, gets SUVs for his offensive line Next man up for 49ers?
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of spread
Verb
  • In both instances, the virus was a slightly different type than the one circulating in cows.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Musk has frequently come under scrutiny for his body, especially after shirtless paparazzi photos circulated with critical commentary.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of circulate
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  • Seven suspects got out of the vehicles while another rammed a vehicle into the store through the same entrance as Tuesday.
    Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • With the exception of the Russell 2000, which gained 1%, none of the major indices bothered to get out of bed the day after Christmas.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of get out
Verb
  • Chief Critic There are no loopholes for a president to get around the 22nd Amendment, Michael McConnell, a law professor at Stanford University specializing in constitutional law, told Vox.
    Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • To get around this, players have to be 25 or older and have played for at least six seasons in a foreign league which is recognized by MLB.
    Jamie Barton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of get around
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