shed tears

phrase

: to cry or weep

They shed tears of joy/gratitude when they heard the news.

Examples of shed tears in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Members of Ringquist’s family also were overcome with emotion and shed tears. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026

His daughter, Tia, a second grade teacher, shed tears while speaking about father. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Just please forgive those of us who shed tears along the way. — George Diaz, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Some shed tears, they’re so moved by seeing him back in action. — Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for shed tears

• affaires
• affairs
• armchairs
• compares
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• declares
• despairs
• downstairs
• forbears
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• housewares
• impairs