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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  1. spread
  2. circulate
  3. get out
  4. get around
Verb
  • This activity will spread into the East Wednesday night.
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
  • For example, a $10M bet for an outcome versus $500 spread across multiple small bets could reflect one wealthy trader's position rather than true crowd sentiment.
    Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of spread
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  • The 37-year-old rapper called out publications — including VIBE — for their coverage of Diddy throwing him a wild party in 2014 following footage of the event being circulated online.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In 2020, an online petition circulated calling the names racist and asking for them to be removed.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of circulate
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  • After the driver crashed near the corner of South Arlington and Julian avenues, all three men got out and ran.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
  • By bringing in outside investors—many of whom have invested with him across multiple deals—Witkoff is able to put in less cash upfront and get out when he’s made a profit, rather than holding the properties for many years.
    Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of get out
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  • This isn't happening just because employees are trying to get around IT.
    Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Despite sharing the floor with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Klay still gets around 30 minutes and nearly 10 3-point attempts per game.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of get around
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“Leak (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leak%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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