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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
Ciara Lucas, SELF, 16 Dec. 2025
John Annese, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
His left ear appeared to be bleeding, but he got checked out and returned.
—Mark Long, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
These cats can have trouble eating, drool, drop their dry food, and might occasionally even have bleeding from the mouth.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
The Creature carries Elizabeth's bleeding body to a cave.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Green Smith felt a pop; her incision opened, there was bleeding, and she was rushed back to the operating room for emergency surgery, Wardlaw was told.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
The bill also takes steps toward limiting the costs associated with data centers, such as utility companies having to build a new power plant, from bleeding onto the electric bills of residents and other businesses.
—Emily Mahoney, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Trocheck was bleeding, so the Sabres had a four-minute Rangers power play to secure a win.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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
Adjective
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
Jackson briefly left but returned to see Carpenter bleeding out in front of a neighboring building, the source said.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
His left ear appeared to be bleeding, but he got checked out and returned.
—Mark Long, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
These cats can have trouble eating, drool, drop their dry food, and might occasionally even have bleeding from the mouth.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
The Creature carries Elizabeth's bleeding body to a cave.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Green Smith felt a pop; her incision opened, there was bleeding, and she was rushed back to the operating room for emergency surgery, Wardlaw was told.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
The bill also takes steps toward limiting the costs associated with data centers, such as utility companies having to build a new power plant, from bleeding onto the electric bills of residents and other businesses.
—Emily Mahoney, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Trocheck was bleeding, so the Sabres had a four-minute Rangers power play to secure a win.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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
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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Before the tournament, Damon's endurance coach, Patrick Peterson, was grieving the loss of his 14-year-old son, Armani Peterson, who was killed in the Stockton birthday party shooting that drew national attention.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Netflix April 24, 2026 | Action Thriller A grieving woman testing her limits in the Australian wilderness is suddenly ensnared in a deadly game with a ruthless predator.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Jessica Chastain wore a custom Cucinelli gown dripping in diamond accents and talked shop with DuVernay.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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However things turn out next month, Bowe’s 38th birthday will coincide with another passage in her life, one dripping with anticipation and, perhaps, a dose of poignancy.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Indoor poinsettias should be repotted out of poorly draining pots as soon as possible, while outdoor plants should only be transplanted outside when temperatures are above 50°F.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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Add a base layer of well-draining potting mix to the bottom of the new pot, about a few inches deep.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Vacuum Bags for Travel TikTok creators swear by vacuum-seal bags for squeezing more clothing into a carry-on.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Tanming Linen Pants After a few days of travel and long hours spent sitting, squeezing into a pair of jeans can feel like an Olympic event.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What is clear is that a wounded city is aching again.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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That’s why our hearts are aching over his death at 78.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Thus is the stage set for a familiar but potentially affecting tale of nearest-and-dearest bickering and bonding, designed to have viewers weeping into their eggnog during a tonal break from Netflix’s frothier seasonal fare.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
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Hazel Smith) and weeping blue Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica cv.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Dec. 2025
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To this day, as much fun as Johnson has with his offensive artistry, little gets his blood pumping like bringing a mauling running game to life.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Countries like China let their industries pollute freely, dumping chemicals into rivers, pumping toxins into the air and throwing plastics into the ocean.—
Chip Lamarca,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bleeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleeding. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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