1
as in grieving
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 dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
pitch was bleeding from cuts in the tree bark
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3
as in draining
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
bleed water from the radiators
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as in squeezing
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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as in burning
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Recent Examples of bleeding
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
Instead, the bruises and bleeding in the child’s brain were the lingering result of a traumatic birth.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Dec. 2024
More severe symptoms include nausea or belly pain, vomiting, diarrhea, pneumonia, chest pain, changes in organ function, or bleeding from the nose and gums.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
That surprise revelation succeeds in undoing the New Blood ending, where creator Clyde Phillips had left Dexter bleeding in the snow and confirmed in interviews that Dexter was, in fact, dead.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
Lakes are often used for products like chewing gum where there is not enough moisture to dissolve the dye into the product, or in products like frostings to help prevent the colors from bleeding.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
There was bleeding from time to time, likely from another subchorionic hematoma, but the pregnancy progressed into her third trimester with minimal issues.
—Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
In addition to head trauma, high blood pressure, tobacco and alcohol use, other causes of brain bleeds include aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, blood thinners, brain tumors, bleeding disorders and the use of drugs such as cocaine.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These dysfunctional platelets can increase bleeding risk and can make brain bleeds worse.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The tactic makes sense to prevent darker pigments from bleeding onto the lighter items.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
Instead, the bruises and bleeding in the child’s brain were the lingering result of a traumatic birth.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Dec. 2024
More severe symptoms include nausea or belly pain, vomiting, diarrhea, pneumonia, chest pain, changes in organ function, or bleeding from the nose and gums.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
That surprise revelation succeeds in undoing the New Blood ending, where creator Clyde Phillips had left Dexter bleeding in the snow and confirmed in interviews that Dexter was, in fact, dead.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
Lakes are often used for products like chewing gum where there is not enough moisture to dissolve the dye into the product, or in products like frostings to help prevent the colors from bleeding.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
There was bleeding from time to time, likely from another subchorionic hematoma, but the pregnancy progressed into her third trimester with minimal issues.
—Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
In addition to head trauma, high blood pressure, tobacco and alcohol use, other causes of brain bleeds include aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, blood thinners, brain tumors, bleeding disorders and the use of drugs such as cocaine.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These dysfunctional platelets can increase bleeding risk and can make brain bleeds worse.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleeding
Verb
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Bereavement hallucinations—intensely vivid encounters with the deceased—are reported by as many as half of all grieving people.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Catalan feature tells the stories of Anabel and her mother, Delia, who are grieving for Julián, Anabel’s father.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Keep scrolling for more can’t-miss deals and the answers to your most burning questions about Way Day.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mud puddles are courageous, too, when returning the unblinking, burning gaze of the sky’s white eye.—
contributing Monitor poets,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 Apr. 2025
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Wiz could be a turning point for an uncertain IPO market and a mergers and acquisitions environment aching from a slowdown in deal activity.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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In fact, this iteration is a lighter and more cushioned version, with a level of support and shock absorption that ensures your feet are not aching after a day of sightseeing.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Mar. 2025
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When Jenny tried to talk with her mother about the conflict, Alice would often immediately start weeping.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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As weeping family members and friends of Lombardo Palacios, 33, and Charlotte Pleytez, 37, looked on, the courtroom exploded in applause.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Reserve only just started bringing down short-term interest rates in recent months after pumping them up in the last two years to address inflation.—
Austin Corona,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Asher said states and local governments, as well as philanthropies, are pumping money into programs to bring down violent crime.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Lars Baron/Getty Images/Getty Images Europe The ski jumping world remains embroiled in controversy stemming from a cheating scandal that was announced this week, initially involving a few members of the Norwegian team.—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Netflix’s first season of Temptation Island was filled with cheating men, frustrated women, and lots of flashing red lights as folks repeatedly hooked up in an outdoor tent.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Also, the episode opens with the introduction of Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby with a group of Fireflies, seemingly mourning the losses at the hospital where Joel murdered everyone to save Ellie.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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The community is now mourning his loss.—
Jo Ciavaglia,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With this shift, AI is seeping into organizations of all shapes and sizes and requiring increasingly more data to be effective.—
Carlos Melendez,
Forbes,
9 Dec. 2024
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With memory foam for comfort and a design that prevents light from seeping in, this mask lets your eyes blink freely with zero pressure.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Nov. 2024
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“Bleeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleeding. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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