1
as in to grieve
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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2
as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
pitch was bleeding from cuts in the tree bark
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as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
bleed water from the radiators
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as in to squeeze
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 bleed
The people targeted are shown screaming, disoriented and in some cases bleeding after being struck at close range.
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Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Maximus is bleeding and breathing heavily.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
Steam rolled from its nostrils and bleeding mouth.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
The token’s value is bleeding as a result of several of geopolitical and economic challenges, among other headwinds.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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Michele Heisler, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
Maximus is bleeding and breathing heavily.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
Steam rolled from its nostrils and bleeding mouth.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
The token’s value is bleeding as a result of several of geopolitical and economic challenges, among other headwinds.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleed
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While a celebratory mood spreads across the country, survivors of a deadly fire in Hong Kong are still grieving with little to celebrate, like this man who lost his wife in the blaze.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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One of the other cheer moms who spoke with Fox News Digital confirmed there had been tensions among some parents but said the focus now is on the children grieving.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sweat dripped, pulses pounded, and for a fleeting few hours, nothing beyond the walls of (SUB)MERCER seemed to matter, offering a rare escape no one seemed ready to let go of.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Antnation Boho Smocked Top Set This $37 boho set is a one-and-done spring travel outfit that’s dripping in carefree, vacation-ready style.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Drain and reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water, and drain pasta.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Bulldogs drew up a play for Jake Heidbreder, who calmly drained an open 18-footer on the left baseline at the buzzer and was mobbed by students spilling out of the Save Mart Center stands.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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But, squeezed by the cost of things from rent to beef, others are shaking up their habit.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ag is being squeezed by foreign competition, rising costs, and weak leadership in Austin.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Navalny’s body was finally returned a week after his death, and thousands turned out to mourn him at a funeral in Moscow.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Wiz Khalifa is mourning the loss of his father.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Insulating silicone gaskets and foam silicone pads isolate the electronics and fans at the bottom from heat above; a fine steel mesh allows air to flow upwards from the fans, while preventing debris from falling into the componentry.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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Millions of dollars in federal funds were set to flow once again to the Hudson River Tunnel Thursday night, after a federal court order blocking the bucks expired.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Educational institutions signed contracts with AI detection companies such as GPTZero, ZeroGPT and Turnitin to deter students from cheating and adopted AI policies.—
Liz Shulman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, our friends to the North seem to be in need of a timeout after cheating allegations.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Bleed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleed. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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