1
as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water weeping through the basement wall
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as in to cry
to shed tears often while making meaningless sounds as a sign of pain or distress
the child was weeping over the death of his dog
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Recent Examples of weep
Back home in Lansing, Latavia and the children huddled together and wept.
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Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
These scenes sparkle with excitement and, Thursday night, had some audience members cheering and occasionally weeping.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
His mother quietly wept at times as the other parents described their grief.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The pride in Plough’s expressions and the tone of his voice was reflective of the theme that every victory is to be savored in this rough-and-tumble sport, one in which no one weeps for the wounded.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
These scenes sparkle with excitement and, Thursday night, had some audience members cheering and occasionally weeping.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
His mother quietly wept at times as the other parents described their grief.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The pride in Plough’s expressions and the tone of his voice was reflective of the theme that every victory is to be savored in this rough-and-tumble sport, one in which no one weeps for the wounded.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weep
Verb
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The lid distributes the heat evenly while collecting steam that drips back onto the turkey for a flavorful, juicy finish.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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One is the machine itself, as its inner parts are typically plastic—both in single-cup brewers and drip coffee makers.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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At one point during the hearing, Richards pleaded for a tissue and began crying while recalling a particularly abusive event in May.—
Tracy Wright , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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But where words fail, crying speaks.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Footage of Charlie Kirk being hit by a bullet, bleeding heavily from a neck wound and slumping off his chair was on several social media feeds within minutes of the shooting.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 22-year-old recent college graduate had been found bleeding from his head in an alley on Pennsylvania Avenue in Kansas City’s Westport entertainment district by a Good Samaritan shortly before midnight Saturday, his mom Rachel Kelly soon learned.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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However, the Hunger Games alum began sobbing once again after sharing a story about a comment that got lost in translation on the film's Canadian set.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement One veteran, Matty Roberts visibly sobs.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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Did any of that experience seep into the album?—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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That ease and comfort seeps across both seasons.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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People pour in from the dense warrens of India’s financial capital and from dusty villages thousands of kilometers away, all flowing towards the fortified, sea-facing Mumbai home of actor Shah Rukh Khan.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Walk through the front door and the layout flows uninterrupted into multiple living areas highlighted by warm cherry wood accents, fine architectural details and an abundance of natural light.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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On the plane, Dick clutches the slingshot and begins sweating and muttering to himself before becoming unresponsive.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the podcast’s first year, Kylie fangirled talking to Kelly Clarkson and sweated her way through an interview with former first lady Michelle Obama.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sheffield's youth, energy and engaging public persona exuded positivity, while her opponents struggled to gain ground by painting a darker picture of life in Detroit.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The lobby's grand pillars and coffered ceilings exude Old World elegance, while the plush furniture and stone fireplace create a cozy living room feel.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Weep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weep. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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