leaching

verb

present participle of leach
1
as in percolating

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2
as in cleaning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaching
  1. percolating
  2. cleaning
  3. filtering
  4. flushing
  5. screening
  6. purging
  7. refining
  8. cleansing
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  • Georgia is the most recent state to endorse the concept that’s been percolating across the country in recent years.
    — Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Riley’s frustration with player availability seems to have been percolating for several years.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of percolating
Verb
  • Hand soap is meant for clearing surface dirt, cleaning expert Andy Wray says.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Blood Similar to cleaning urine stains, if the blood on your mattress is fresh, then start the process by soaking up excess liquid with a paper towel before cleaning the area.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of cleaning
Verb
  • Instead of filtering candidates by degree requirements alone, employers can search for the exact skills to succeed in a job.
    — Raghu Krishnaiah, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Nick Wosika / Imagn Images The positive message filtering out of the clubhouse has been the same all year.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of filtering
Verb
  • Glassnode had bitcoin braced for $58,500 as recently as August 18, and traders in Forbes coverage of the $70,000 break saw a bull trap flushing toward $44,000.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Backcountry Tiny Homes The bathroom is nearby and includes a shower, plus a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a little more storage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of flushing
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  • There’s a calendar of events meaning buyers and sellers eat, drink and attend a diary of events together, over and above screening shows and dealmaking through the day.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The developers have sought an exception to rules around how much parking can front a nearby boulevard, and will be expected to provide extra landscaping and screening to buffer the parking from nearby properties.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of screening
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  • Similar to purging in home organizing, Keen says to look for images that spark joy, like Marie Kondo-style decluttering.
    — Staff Author, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
  • When purging categories was proposed during that period, it was met with fierce resistance from the Writers branch, as well as WGA.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 July 2026
Definition of purging
Verb
  • The same is true of thoughtful case studies, difficult decisions explained transparently, lessons learned from failures, long-term client relationships or years spent refining a particular expertise.
    — Matteo Pittaluga, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • America catches up to the Mediterranean bowl Kfoury spent nearly a decade refining the model.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of refining
Verb
  • It’s also packed with a slew of cleansing agents that are known for effectively sloughing away gunk while being gentle enough not to damage the skin barrier.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Sulfates are cleansing agents that attract oil, product buildup, and dirt.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of cleansing
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