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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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as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
pitch was bleeding from cuts in the tree bark
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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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Recent Examples of bleeding
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 May 2026
In tests using mice, after surgical damage to the liver, AGCL was able to perform significantly better than other current anti-bleeding agents, with normal liver function returning just two weeks after its application.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
These injuries resulted in 684 days lost per 1,000 training hours during menstruation, compared to 206 days lost during non-bleeding days.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 16 Dec. 2025
Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The child was bleeding from her foot.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Consuming significantly more vitamin K could lead to a clot, and consuming significantly less could cause bleeding.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
The employee later saw Jackson checking into the Centra Care, bleeding from her temple, according to the court records.
—Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Your neck is bleeding all over.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
His gums are bleeding, his joints ache and his teeth are loosening from their sockets.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Spot bitcoin ETFs have been bleeding assets.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 6 June 2026
How bulk buying is reshaping the grocery aisle Warehouse-club habits are bleeding into the everyday grocery run.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Adjective
Dickerson was the first physician to treat Mike Studeny, who was diagnosed with a non-bleeding stroke.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 May 2026
In tests using mice, after surgical damage to the liver, AGCL was able to perform significantly better than other current anti-bleeding agents, with normal liver function returning just two weeks after its application.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
These injuries resulted in 684 days lost per 1,000 training hours during menstruation, compared to 206 days lost during non-bleeding days.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
Officers with the Canton Police Department responding to a 911 report of an assault found the woman bleeding and partially unclothed at a Quality Inn on April 30, 2025, according to the statement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The child was bleeding from her foot.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Consuming significantly more vitamin K could lead to a clot, and consuming significantly less could cause bleeding.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
The employee later saw Jackson checking into the Centra Care, bleeding from her temple, according to the court records.
—Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Your neck is bleeding all over.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
His gums are bleeding, his joints ache and his teeth are loosening from their sockets.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Spot bitcoin ETFs have been bleeding assets.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 6 June 2026
How bulk buying is reshaping the grocery aisle Warehouse-club habits are bleeding into the everyday grocery run.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleeding
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Some people drove or walked by, staring, and a video of the cross-burning gained traction online.—
Hallie Golden,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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An important insider just shed light on one of the most burning questions in reality TV.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Emotional footage from the funeral was featured in the Netflix documentary, showing Homer grieving his wife.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Our sincere hope is that all who are grieving will feel God’s presence and comfort.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
Verb
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That was the background; in the foreground were about a dozen ancient live-oak trees dripping with Spanish moss.—
Fred A. Bernstein,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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Zendaya stunned in an LBD dripping with fringe during her first red carpet with Tom Holland since 2021.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Other actions to reduce risk include avoiding exposure during peak feeding times at dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants to prevent mosquito bites, and draining standing water in yards and gardens to minimize breeding areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Prepare a balanced lunch and follow a simple checklist that keeps your day smooth without draining your sensitive energy at work.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Lightweight enough to toss into a carry-on, these slippers still have a durable sole, meaning quick trips to the airplane bathroom or hotel hallway don’t require squeezing back into shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Americans are reeling from a cost-of-living crisis that’s squeezing even the biggest earners in the country.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Jean-Philippe Mateta, named in France’s World Cup squad earlier this month, reacted superbly after Rayo keeper Augusto Batalla could only parry a stinging Wharton shot from the edge of the box.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Coming up short in the 2025 ISL boys lacrosse championship left a stinging sensation for Tabor Academy.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 May 2026
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But, as fans already know, that perky veneer is often a shroud over her aching vulnerability, which is spotlighted with intensity on her melodically mature third album, out now.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The unconscious Moon in your 4th House of Home conjoins aching Chiron there, highlighting family patterns and house routines that need a kinder, more sustainable approach.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Petrescu looked over at Vidineac, who was weeping as the casket was lowered into the ground.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Rice was surrounded by her legal team and her family at the time of the reading and immediately started weeping with her face in her hands.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bleeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleeding. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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