How to Use leak in a Sentence

leak

1 of 2 verb
  • Fumes leaked through the crack in the pipe.
  • Air leaked out of the tire.
  • Someone leaked the story to the press.
  • The cracked pipe leaked fumes into the room.
  • Water was leaking through a hole in the roof.
  • The boat was leaking water.
  • All the while, Hawes leaks out.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Some of those long balls were able to lead to leak outs.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
  • Both boats leaked, and our bags were soaked through in a short time.
    — Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
  • But these pipes often break and leak.
    — New York Times, 31 May 2026
  • That data is sold, shared and leaked.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
  • But was Lisa the one who leaked this to the press?
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
  • But was Lisa the one who leaked this to the press?
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Hand sink in kitchen by the grill is leaking.
    — Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Yelizarov’s name soon leaked to the media.
    — Simon Shuster, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
  • And they’ve all been leaked online.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Steam leaked through the trailer’s slats.
    — Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • It was leaked, and my team is dealing with it now.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
  • It was leaked, and my team is dealing with it now.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Here’s what’s been leaked about the look of the earbuds.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Keep in mind some of the best cars in the world will leak oil as the age.
    — Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The list of potential sites was leaked this week.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Maybe your roof is leaking from messy ice melting.
    — Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • There was leaking from the pipe under the prep sink.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
  • Someone willing to risk their life to leak the files.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The kitchen area handwash sink handles leaked when in use.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Was there a bunch of your music leaking?
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Images of the strap have leaked in real life, too.
    — PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Her show leaked into the mainstream like punk.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 June 2026
  • Her phone number and home address were leaked.
    — Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025

leak

2 of 2 noun
  • The landlord said he would fix the leak in the roof.
  • The boat had developed a bad leak.
  • Security is high because of a fear of leaks before negotiations have been finished.
  • When a reporter revealed classified information, the source of the leak was investigated.
  • Check back as more leaks emerge.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • There seemed to be a leak in there.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
  • The leak of his tax records was a crime.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2026
  • The night mist leaks in as the sun goes down.
    — Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The leak, of course, was from Ava.
    — Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
  • So did the leak come from the Blues?
    — Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Her hunch was that the cause of the deaths was a gas leak.
    — Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Scene of the gas leak response.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 June 2026
  • Fix leaks that can invite mold.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Even a small leak could destroy some items.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • The leak was contained at the scene.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Your data leaks through your phone.
    — Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Turn on the water and check for any leaks.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Think of it like a leak that keeps coming back.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
  • But the latest email leak might change that.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
  • There was a water leak at the prep sink faucet.
    — Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • There were concerns about leaks.
    — NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
  • If there was a leak of any kind, I could be killed.
    — Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
  • To get rid of those smells, check for leaks and make repairs.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Once opened and stirred, store right side up to prevent leaks.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
  • That is, until she's blown up by a gas leak in the end.
    — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The leak appeared to be at the very back of the truck, off the rear.
    — Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 4 May 2026
  • Fix leaky toilets as leaks are a big waste of water.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
  • It was determined that there was no gas leak.
    — Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
  • These oils have additives that help slow oil leaks.
    — Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
  • While you were gone, there was a leak into your classroom.
    — Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026

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