leaker

noun

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as in blabbermouth

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Recent Examples of leaker Overall, it is expected to be 18% faster and 30% more power-efficient than previous generations, according to leaker Fixed Focus Digital. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 After the usually chatty Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker went a full 24 hours without posting anything, many began to theorize Cyberleek’s spree was over, and they’d been shut down or caught after Take-Two’s relentless pursuit. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Portions of the post even were read aloud on CNN today, though the correspondent didn’t name the leaker’s name. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 July 2026 The leaker was caught and fired. — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 11 June 2026 The celebrity Bravo fan who helped identify the Summer House reunion audio leaker has been named. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 June 2026 Their advocate and fellow leaker, Hugo Wakefield (Colman Domingo), is able to speak with them only over the phone, making Margaret and Daniel destroy their devices after every call. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 The leaker is serving time in federal prison, but Trump wants money. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaker
  1. blabbermouth
  2. reporter
  3. gossiper
  4. spy
  5. discloser
  6. gossip
Noun
  • There’s a new MCU blabbermouth in town.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2025
  • They’re portrayed as gullible blabbermouths who spill everything the minute anyone shows public kindness.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2024
Definition of blabbermouth
Noun
  • The referendum campaign has fueled debate about Iceland’s place in the world, Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told reporters after casting her ballot in ​the capital on Saturday.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Canales told reporters postgame that Evans’ absence was related to a neck injury.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of reporter
Noun
  • Celebrity gossiper Rob Shuter reported that the two recently let go of a number of their staff.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Her staff figured out how to get rid of the gossiper.
    — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025
Definition of gossiper
Noun
  • Yet the Department of Military Counterintelligence—formally responsible for detecting foreign spies within the armed forces—has also been involved in many cases, reflecting the growing dependence of Russian industries on military contracts.
    — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Bourne Identity Teens who enjoy action movies and spy capers will be all about the first film in the Bourne movie series, which came out in 2002.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of spy
Noun
  • Many were, and are, attracted to Pynchon because of the abnormal discloser in his books, especially in a pre-internet age.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of discloser
Noun
  • Premier League interest naturally followed and Fofana, who has five international caps for Belgium but was not part of the recent World Cup squad, has been a regular in gossip columns for much of the past year.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This article was first featured in Stage Whisperer, Vulture’s weekly newsletter for theater news, gossip, interviews, and more.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of gossip

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“Leaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaker. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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