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as in to flush
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Recent Examples of leach
Scientists don’t think microplastics can leach through the skin, so items like lotion and shampoo aren’t likely causes.
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Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 20 Feb. 2025
During the breakdown process, PFAS can leach into the soil and the water supply.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Many cooking utensils, especially those made from aluminum, copper, and lower-quality metal alloys, can leach toxic metals into food, posing serious health risks.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2025
Toor said that at this point, anxiety around immigration has leached into numerous aspects of life outside the temple as well.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2025
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Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 20 Feb. 2025
During the breakdown process, PFAS can leach into the soil and the water supply.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Many cooking utensils, especially those made from aluminum, copper, and lower-quality metal alloys, can leach toxic metals into food, posing serious health risks.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 19 Feb. 2025
Toor said that at this point, anxiety around immigration has leached into numerous aspects of life outside the temple as well.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 15 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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Plus, regular watering constantly flushes fertilizers through and out of the soil.—
Betty Cahill,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
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The product works by flushing out mucus, dust particles, pollen, and other debris in the nasal passage.2 Why Was the Nasal Wash Recalled?—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The trade dispute and the acrimony that followed filtered through the political system in Canada.—
Democrat-Gazette staff and wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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While most protesters had filtered out by early evening, a small group remained with their signs still in tow.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This is followed by a total lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 14, serving as a cosmic reset and purge, urging us to let go of anything that no longer serves our highest good.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Spring is nearly upon us, and with the change of season, one of two desires naturally emerges: the urge to purge or the craving to acquire something new.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Pure Water project is intended to make the upgrades unnecessary because sewage from the plant will be purified at a new Miramar plant just east of Interstate 805, then stored in Lake Miramar reservoir near Interstate 15 and later piped to homes and businesses as potable water.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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This liquid may be filtered or chemically purified before being dehydrated to obtain the salts—though not to the extent to which table salt is refined.35 Sea salt is harvested from seawater through natural evaporation processes driven by the sun and wind.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Style it with: Satin wide-leg pants or dark denim, a slinky camisole, and a sleek clutch for a night-out look that feels effortless yet refined.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2025
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Make Adjustments Based On Q1 Insights One key step is refining your execution plan based on Q1 insights.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Safer alternatives are gentle cleansing with water and mild soap for the outer areas.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sulfate-free surfactants aren't as cleansing as sulfate surfactants.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Scented beads aren't meant to be used instead of laundry detergent, as their job isn't necessarily to clean, but to impart that unmistakable fresh laundry scent.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Many species take dust baths to clean themselves — what if that dust is full of contaminants too? Found dead birds are often donated to the museum, and Shultz was braced for an influx of new specimens as the fires raged.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Leach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leach. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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