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Definitions

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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New models that coordinate recovery can improve outcomes for homeowners and reduce leakage for insurers.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Emergency workers said the blast happened due to gas leakage, which filled the room and then exploded.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

This chemical leakage continues over time and becomes much more intense when plastics are exposed to sunlight.

From Science Daily • Dec. 31, 2025

What’s certain is that, to limit inevitable fuel leakage, these launches would have to be conducted quickly, within just a few weeks of each other.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

The subtle knife was responsible for the small-scale, low-level leakage.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.