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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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
Officers saw bleeding from her eyebrow, redness and swelling on the top of her head and a bite mark on her cheek.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
And suddenly your low-budget indie project is bleeding time, money and sanity.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
The disabled boat reportedly prompted an emergency response from the Coast Guard, with rescue crews applying a second tourniquet to mitigate the teen’s bleeding before transporting him back to land.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Misoprostol is also used to treat patients who are bleeding significantly after giving birth.
—Dara Kass, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
And suddenly your low-budget indie project is bleeding time, money and sanity.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
The disabled boat reportedly prompted an emergency response from the Coast Guard, with rescue crews applying a second tourniquet to mitigate the teen’s bleeding before transporting him back to land.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Misoprostol is also used to treat patients who are bleeding significantly after giving birth.
—Dara Kass, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleed
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Perry’s grieving mother accuses Iwamasa of betraying his duty to protect her son.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Sometimes people also grieve versions of partners who no longer exist in the same way.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Brecka, who is not a doctor, put White on a regimen of supplements, cold plunges, IV drips, and red-light therapy that has left him feeling leaner, more energized, and no longer suffering from sleep apnea.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Hilary Duff delivered disco-era glamour in a shimmering silver sleeveless gown dripping in reflective sequins.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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While discussions about quantum-resistant hard forks exist, the path of least resistance for an attacker would be to drain them immediately — making a swift theft the most plausible outcome unless controversial collective action is taken.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This tender fruit loves warm weather and can grow in the ground or containers, so long as the plants receive full sun and well-draining soil.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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Freddie Freeman squeezed one inside the left-field foul pole in the first inning, his fourth home run in nine games (after hitting just one in the previous 35 games).—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The bedroom is now its own separate space—one that Konieczny managed to squeeze more custom storage inside—and despite having to move the shower and toilet, the bathroom is much more functional as well.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Amid playoff cheering hockey mourns the suicide of Claude Lemieux at 60.—
Greg Cote
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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The wronged wife can acknowledge or ignore the presence of the other woman, who may be mourning the death of the man as much or more than his wife is.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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As those creative juices start flowing, the superstar comedian realizes her illness might be fertile ground for a new special.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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Malaysian diver Lee Kian Lie told CNN that rescue divers were teaching the villagers how to dive out of the cave themselves, as the space is narrow and water levels are not coming down despite efforts to pump the water out.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Four others were able to climb out by themselves on Saturday, Laos rescue group Rescue Volunteer for People said on Facebook, as water levels came down following efforts to pump water out of the cave system.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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The book follows the controversy surrounding teenage chess whiz Hans Niemann, who was accused of cheating after beating world champion Magnus Carlsen in a 2022 match.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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Teams often open themselves up defensively when chasing goals, and Vegas has a unique understanding of how to chase without cheating for offense.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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“Bleed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleed. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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