LEAKY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

leaky

adjective

Definition of leaky

as in porous

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Recent Examples of leaky Green Bay signed guards Laken Tomlinson, Mekhi Becton and Kevin Zeitler this week, bringing in more than a thousand pounds of veteran help to help shore up a leaky unit. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 But recent events have shown that much-vaunted security umbrella to be a leaky one. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 This launch was delayed several weeks to fix a leaky valve on Dragon’s propulsion system, work that involved cutting out the suspect valve and welding in a new one, an unusual but apparently successful repair method. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 The Chiefs may come out of this one concerned about their young defense, which failed to consistently pressure Willis and was leaky in the secondary. — Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leaky

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porous

Adjective

Tannins can also seep deep into porous concrete, making the stains difficult to wash away.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026
Sloan’s stylistic range reflects a music industry in which the borders between genres have never been more porous.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

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leaks (out)

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