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leaky

[lee-kee] / ˈli ki /
ADJECTIVE
punctured
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


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Their defence, now supported by coaching legend Shaun Edwards, has also been leaky.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

The leaky roof also had to be replaced.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

Founder Pony Ma earlier this year likened Tencent's previous AI efforts to a "leaky" ship, adding: "We still hope the ship can sail faster."

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Happiness is not stable, Mr. Epley tells us; it’s like a leaky tire that needs continual pumping up with positive experiences.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

In the dream I’m adrift on the current in a leaky boat in the dark of night and can’t find my oars and can’t see the shore and can’t do nothing to save myself.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick

Hydrogen is leakier and more flammable, and it burns hotter and faster than gas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026

A defense that seemed so strong in defeating Georgia Tech looked leakier against Furman.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 10, 2022

Nine goals in 18 league games is an incredibly worrying statistic for Davidson, especially when coupled with leakier defensive displays.

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2021

All reptiles lose water through their skin, and it turns out that Gila monsters have skin that is leakier than most desert reptiles.

From National Geographic ● Jul. 22, 2016

It is leakier than any other case, and intrinsically, I think, no stronger than many of her other good cases, certainly weaker than the G. P. case.

From The Letters of William James, Vol. II by William James

Nelson’s presence immediately solidified an offensive line that had been among the leakiest in the NFL before his arrival.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2022

Now add in the fact that their offensive line was the leakiest in the NFL during the season, surrendering a league-high 51 sacks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2022

Britain has the coldest and leakiest housing stock in western Europe, leaving residents particularly exposed to spikes in gas prices.

From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2022

Bridgewater returned after halftime and the Broncos closed out the win by running the ball behind a makeshift line, finishing with 147 yards rushing against the league's leakiest run defense.

From Fox News ● Nov. 28, 2021

Old Trimmer chugged up to the edge of the island in the shabbiest, leakiest little motor dory on the river, and grasped a little tuft of greensward to keep his boat from drifting.

From Pee-Wee Harris Adrift by Percy Keese Fitzhugh




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