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as in grieved
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
her heart bleeds for the homeless people she sees on her way to work
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as in dripped
to flow forth slowly through small openings
pitch was bleeding from cuts in the tree bark
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as in drained
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
bleed water from the radiators
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as in stung
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
the confidence men coldheartedly bled the elderly couple of their life savings
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Recent Examples of bled
Outside of individual pressure, the wars between K-pop labels have bled into how superfans of the genre interact online, sparring over their favorites’ chart positions and successes.
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Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Indiana gets rolling under Cignetti Dolson grew up in Michigan City, Indiana, closer in proximity to Michigan, Michigan State and Northwestern, but his heart always bled Hoosier red.
—Dana O'Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
And the Volatility Index , whose surge to around 25 appeared a bit overdone for a mere 3% dip, has now bled lower toward 18, stranding a lot of hedgers and bearish speculators with expensive downside protection.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
As the final seconds bled away in the opening stanza, Wood dropped back to pass.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Robbie was stabbed by his Dark Hearts nemesis Jayson (Sam Keeley) and ultimately bled out in the car as Tom (Mark Ruffalo) attempted to rush him to the hospital.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
While the driver steered away from the gunfire, Hansard bled from the mouth and tried to signal that he had been shot, according to an arrest warrant affidavit written by Detective Norman Abrams of the Fort Worth Police Department’s Homicide Unit.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
The repercussions have bled into the music industry, with foreign or Mexican acts being forced to cancel shows or perform under the threat of legal complications.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
The lockout after the 2021 season lasted 99 days and bled into spring training, but no regular-season games were lost.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Indiana gets rolling under Cignetti Dolson grew up in Michigan City, Indiana, closer in proximity to Michigan, Michigan State and Northwestern, but his heart always bled Hoosier red.
—Dana O'Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
And the Volatility Index , whose surge to around 25 appeared a bit overdone for a mere 3% dip, has now bled lower toward 18, stranding a lot of hedgers and bearish speculators with expensive downside protection.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
As the final seconds bled away in the opening stanza, Wood dropped back to pass.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Robbie was stabbed by his Dark Hearts nemesis Jayson (Sam Keeley) and ultimately bled out in the car as Tom (Mark Ruffalo) attempted to rush him to the hospital.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
While the driver steered away from the gunfire, Hansard bled from the mouth and tried to signal that he had been shot, according to an arrest warrant affidavit written by Detective Norman Abrams of the Fort Worth Police Department’s Homicide Unit.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
The repercussions have bled into the music industry, with foreign or Mexican acts being forced to cancel shows or perform under the threat of legal complications.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
The lockout after the 2021 season lasted 99 days and bled into spring training, but no regular-season games were lost.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bled
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This very publication grieved its untimely passing.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the investigation into the plane crash continues, the country music world grieved the loss of a musical legend.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Streams of sweat dripped from my wig down my back.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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To prevent the chicken fingers from getting gummy, make sure all excess batter has dripped off before transferring the chicken to the breadcrumbs.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Still, the growing sense of obligation seems to have drained the joy out of the tradition.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While basic first aid can often ease the pain of a bee sting, according to the Mayo Clinic, those who are stung more than a dozen times can experience a more severe reaction, which includes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and lightheadedness.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Considering that one cocktail could cost one hour of some employees’ wages, the removal of that free drink benefit stung even more, Quimby and Reber told Deadline.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Renee mourned her son's death in a Facebook post on Wednesday.—
Charmaine Patterson,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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While many white Americans mourned the loss of this grand historical estate, several African Americans expressed joyous relief.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many estimate the family has pumped more than $1 billion into Louisville in the past 150 years.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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That change is possible because California recently loosened its purification rules to allow purified wastewater to be pumped directly into a water system, instead of being stored for months in reservoirs or underground basins.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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James' office probed allegations that the organization inflated the former president's net worth by billions of dollars and cheated lenders and others with false and misleading financial statements.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Learn about the latest scam that has cheated companies out of millions.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His groin ached as if Sister Wang had been clutching him for years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Smigiel’s right shoulder and elbow ached?—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Bled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bled. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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