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leakage

[lee-kij] / ˈli kɪdʒ /
NOUN
emanation
Synonyms
STRONG
beginning derivation drainage effluence effluent efflux effusion ejaculation emission escape exhalation exudation flow flowing gush issuance issuing oozing origin origination outflow proceeding radiation
WEAK
arising emerging outpour springing welling
Antonyms
STRONG
completion conclusion consequence effect end goal outcome outgrowth result termination
WEAK
taking withdrawal
NOUN
flow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discharge flood movement outflow progress stream tide wind
STRONG
breeze continuance continuation continuity course current deluge draft draw dribble drift ebb effusion electricity emanation flux gush juice oozing outpouring plenty plethora progression river run sequence series spate spout spurt succession train
Antonyms
STRONG
end few finish lack little need scarcity stop stoppage want
WEAK
trickle
NOUN
leak
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crack exposure flow
STRONG
aperture chink crevice drip escape fissure hole leaking loss outgoing percolation puncture
WEAK
decrease destruction detriment pit short circuit
NOUN
outpouring
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deluge flood outburst spurt torrent
STRONG
cascade discharge effluence effusion flow gush issue jet rush stream

Example Sentences

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In their analysis, the researchers used 3.6 percent as a baseline scenario and compared it with lower leakage rates of 0.5 percent and a scenario with no feedstock emissions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

“Whether the material originated from aircraft systems, waste leakage, or another source, this event raises important concerns about aviation safety over densely populated communities in Los Angeles County.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

No leakage of nuclear materials was reported, it added.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

"There will inevitably be bugs in these tools, not least as they advance at break-neck speed, so even though data leakage may not be intentional it will happen," he told BBC News.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

And if there was a sudden and increased leakage among the groceries in New Monterey that was none of Lee Chong’s affair.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck