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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3
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 Huskies were able to basically bleed out the clock after that.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
BleedStop Powder For cuts that are larger or are in areas that just won’t stop bleeding, this over-the-counter coagulation powder is a game-changer.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
Groups of young women may dominate the front rows of Sabrina Carpenter concerts, but up in the nose bleeds or listening on Spotify is the rest of the world, increasingly captivated by the empowering persona crafted by pop’s biggest pint-sized sensation.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
His nose was bleeding profusely — it was probably broken.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
BleedStop Powder For cuts that are larger or are in areas that just won’t stop bleeding, this over-the-counter coagulation powder is a game-changer.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
Groups of young women may dominate the front rows of Sabrina Carpenter concerts, but up in the nose bleeds or listening on Spotify is the rest of the world, increasingly captivated by the empowering persona crafted by pop’s biggest pint-sized sensation.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
His nose was bleeding profusely — it was probably broken.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
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Kansas City’s restaurant community was reeling after his death, and the community showed an outpouring of support through monetary donations that went on to support Brady’s grieving family.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fellow church members made phone calls, sent text messages and sent condolence cards to Cartwright during these periods of grieving.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The new collections reimagine the classic Bird on a Rock motif, brought to life by Jean Schlumberger in 1965, and takes its design cues from a bird’s wing, as well as the layered look of a bird’s plumage, to create graceful, sculptural pieces dripping in diamonds and other gemstones.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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An ice machine in the middle of the room had a drain line dripping into a 5-gallon bucket.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The cool-season annual needs full sun and well-draining soil to grow, and prefers mild temperatures.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Fraudulent pet listings are leaving victims emotionally devastated and financially drained, Dennis Horton, senior director of the Rockford Regional Office, said in the announcement.—
Abreanna Blose,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Industry leaders such as Denmark’s Orsted, Siemens Gamesa, and General Electric have been squeezed by rising component prices, high interest rates, and wavering government support.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, corporations and government agencies have enforced return-to-office mandates that disproportionately squeeze caregivers.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Nashville Zoo is mourning the loss of the matriarch of its giraffe herd.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Sep. 2025
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Fellow Chicago boaters said that the boating community is mourning the loss of Abzal.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Raft the Animas River Colorado’s world-famous whitewater includes the Animas River, which flows by Durango.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz flowed forward behind a forehand, but chose to try to fool Djokovic by volleying back behind him, instead of into space.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The 10-play drive culminated with a spectacular one-handed grab by LSU transfer Daniels, whose outstretched arm sucked the ball into his body between Notre Dame defensive backs Adon Shuler and Leonard Moore.—
Susan Miller Degnan,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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Plus, its strong suction sucks up pet hair, dust, dirt, crumbs, and more debris.—
Melody Kazel,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In June 2009, Kate filed for divorce following cheating allegations surrounding Jon.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Park Min-young played a timid wife seeking revenge on her cheating man in Marry My Husband.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Bleed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleed. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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