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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
NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
In the video, Milam can be seen pointing to the blood around Saylor’s mouth and the bleeding big toe on his right foot.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
But for now CoreWeave is miles away from being profitable and is bleeding cash, absent its ability to issue debt.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The 22-year-old recent college graduate had been found bleeding from his head in an alley on Pennsylvania Avenue in Kansas City’s Westport entertainment district by a Good Samaritan shortly before midnight Saturday, his mom Rachel Kelly soon learned.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
The epicenter of Los Angeles effectively shut down for several hours as the parade wove through the sea of fans bleeding Dodger blue with the Boys in Blue riding atop double-decker buses with friends and family, while waving to fans and holding the Commissioner’s Trophy.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Who is the subject, bleeding from the heart?
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Green tea compounds may interact with blood-thinning medications to raise the risk of bleeding.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Detectives with the Denton Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting after officers found a man bleeding from a gunshot wound on a sidewalk outside a house.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
The world needs to know that this country is still bleeding.
—NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
In the video, Milam can be seen pointing to the blood around Saylor’s mouth and the bleeding big toe on his right foot.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
But for now CoreWeave is miles away from being profitable and is bleeding cash, absent its ability to issue debt.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The 22-year-old recent college graduate had been found bleeding from his head in an alley on Pennsylvania Avenue in Kansas City’s Westport entertainment district by a Good Samaritan shortly before midnight Saturday, his mom Rachel Kelly soon learned.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
The epicenter of Los Angeles effectively shut down for several hours as the parade wove through the sea of fans bleeding Dodger blue with the Boys in Blue riding atop double-decker buses with friends and family, while waving to fans and holding the Commissioner’s Trophy.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Who is the subject, bleeding from the heart?
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Green tea compounds may interact with blood-thinning medications to raise the risk of bleeding.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Detectives with the Denton Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting after officers found a man bleeding from a gunshot wound on a sidewalk outside a house.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleeding
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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However, the tale of a grieving husband and father quickly unraveled as Murdaugh’s laundry list of financial crimes – and elaborate cover-up schemes – against his legal clients came to light.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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One skipped school day exposes the fractures of a family grieving in silence and the contradictions of love that shape her girlhood.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Following their usual curtain call, Reeves, 61, and Winter, 60, slipped backstage, only to return moments later wearing nothing but their underwear and dripping in fake blood.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Amelia Gray was, fittingly, dripping in crystal for the Swarovski Masters of Light celebration in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Extremely draining and hard day, hard for everyone involved, hard for everyone who loved Marshawn.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Make sure the soil is well-draining and rich in organic matter for best results.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Bagail 6-piece Compression Packing Cube Set is just $19 and a game-changer for squeezing extra outfits into a carry-on.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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To check for ripeness, start by squeezing the fruit—ripe mangos should give slightly under pressure without feeling overly soft or mushy.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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What begins as a casual conversation about the weather and aching hips gradually deepens into an unexpected friendship – and perhaps something more.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Shaped like your favorite travel pillow, only larger, Buffy’s Cloud side sleeper pillow offers ample support to aching necks and shoulders.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These scenes sparkle with excitement and, Thursday night, had some audience members cheering and occasionally weeping.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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The courtroom’s gallery was crowded, with some observers weeping quietly during the brief proceeding.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Your Heart Gets Healthier Exercise strengthens the heart muscle, improving its efficiency in pumping blood throughout the body.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
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For years, major medical organizations like the American Heart Association have recommended aiming to get at least 150 minutes of heart-pumping physical activity a week.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bleeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleeding. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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