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as in to flush
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Recent Examples of leach
The dye might also leach out of its channels, potentially affecting other structures of the eye.
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Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
Over time, this nutrient buildup leads to leaching, where excess nutrients run off into waterways, causing algae blooms that deplete water oxygen levels and harm wildlife.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
To help combat the leaching issue, many fertilizers coat some of the nitrogen product (and sometimes other nutrients) in a polymer, which takes a while to dissolve, creating a slow-release effect.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
The dye might also leach out of its channels, potentially affecting other structures of the eye.
—Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leach
Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
Over time, this nutrient buildup leads to leaching, where excess nutrients run off into waterways, causing algae blooms that deplete water oxygen levels and harm wildlife.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
To help combat the leaching issue, many fertilizers coat some of the nitrogen product (and sometimes other nutrients) in a polymer, which takes a while to dissolve, creating a slow-release effect.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
The dye might also leach out of its channels, potentially affecting other structures of the eye.
—Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leach
Verb
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But because playoff games also have already been played, the reality is the percolating with trade speculation has already begun.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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On top of the aforementioned list of states, there are also a number of them percolating on the periphery as multiple Senate Republicans look at possible gubernatorial runs, headlined by Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.).—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Toilets release a plume into the air when they’re flushed.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Drain and flush again before refilling with fresh water for use.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Such pavers allow stormwater to be gradually filtered to the lot’s subbase, reducing flooding in the watershed and along the West Branch of the DuPage River, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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And every disappearance is a tragedy for the forest ecosystem and the humans that depend on it to filter their water and air.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Lynch also expressed gratitude for so many players showing up, a month after the 49ers purged their roster with nearly 20 players landing on teams elsewhere.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Trump has made colleges and universities a prime target of his second administration, going after their federal funding, seeking to purge diversity programs and seeking to deport an unknown number of international students.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These brands typically use processes like reverse osmosis or distillation to purify their water, effectively removing fluoride.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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In her right hand, the female figure holds laurel leaves, which Roman priestesses and priests once used to purify spaces.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Instead of a sweeping change, Netflix tested the service, refined it based on real-time feedback, and scaled gradually.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration on Saturday asked for clarification from the high court, asking it to refine its order to allow Alien Enemies Act deportations for any migrant who has not challenged their removal.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Limit the potential negative effects of makeup on your skin by choosing products with safe ingredients, cleansing your face well every night before bed, and going without makeup one or two days per week.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
16 Apr. 2025
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These beers will help cleanse your palate between each gooey bite.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Outdoor water containers that should be cleaned include bird baths and pet dishes.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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These stylish oven mitts are easy to clean and look great in any kitchen.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Leach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leach. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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