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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
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
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Swollen, bleeding gums are another common result.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Miller said now these local policies are bleeding over into issues like restarting a nuclear power plant, or dealing with natural gas and thermal resources.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Feb. 2026
After around 45 minutes, a woman driving a car past the house stopped and agreed to take a heavily bleeding Ghadimi to the hospital.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
The other had facial cuts and bleeding in their brain.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Women generally receive fewer advanced therapies for PE, like thrombectomy (a procedure to pluck out a clot), and end up with more bleeding complications and a higher rate of lingering issues, like clumps of scar tissue in arteries that can increase blood pressure.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
This spray could prove revolutionary for emergency medical treatment, where patients are at risk of bleeding out, like on the battlefield.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
The boy had a bleeding wound on his head that required treatment at an emergency room, authorities said.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
The film ends with Catherine suffering from sepsis and having an apparent miscarriage, bleeding out in her bed.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Swollen, bleeding gums are another common result.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Miller said now these local policies are bleeding over into issues like restarting a nuclear power plant, or dealing with natural gas and thermal resources.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Feb. 2026
After around 45 minutes, a woman driving a car past the house stopped and agreed to take a heavily bleeding Ghadimi to the hospital.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
The other had facial cuts and bleeding in their brain.
—Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Women generally receive fewer advanced therapies for PE, like thrombectomy (a procedure to pluck out a clot), and end up with more bleeding complications and a higher rate of lingering issues, like clumps of scar tissue in arteries that can increase blood pressure.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Feb. 2026
This spray could prove revolutionary for emergency medical treatment, where patients are at risk of bleeding out, like on the battlefield.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
The boy had a bleeding wound on his head that required treatment at an emergency room, authorities said.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleeding
Adjective
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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
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While a celebratory mood spreads across the country, survivors of a deadly fire in Hong Kong are still grieving with little to celebrate, like this man who lost his wife in the blaze.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The book's ending also sees Heathcliff grieving for Cathy, but that's pretty much where the similarities end.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2026
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Antnation Boho Smocked Top Set This $37 boho set is a one-and-done spring travel outfit that’s dripping in carefree, vacation-ready style.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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The singer can be seen in fan videos on social media performing with something taped to his chest and blood dripping from his eyes.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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To prevent this from happening again, repot the peace lily in fresh soil that is well-draining.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wembanyama made a 3-pointer, but Raptors star Barnes ended it by draining his only shot of the game.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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The fall was aided by the cooling prices of gasoline, eggs, and beef, but rising costs for consumer goods like apparel, computers, and airfares suggest tariffs are still squeezing household budgets.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Instead, 2026 is about building both stylish and sensible outfits that can take you from the airport to the streets with maximum versatility without ever squeezing into tight, form-fitting fabric.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Lenderman tackled the title track at Zootown Arts Community Center in Missoula, Montana, in October 2022, performing an aching 12-minute rendition.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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His aching back won’t not allow it.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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When the credits rolled after 136 British minutes, the theater filled with the sounds of women openly weeping while laughing at themselves for weeping.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Breakups always took place in the rain, the sky weeping for our heroines’ lonely, broken hearts.—
Alexandra Romanoff,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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This year’s scene saw Reddick fist-pumping through the delirium of his first Daytona 500 win in front of 150,000 fans on the frontstretch for a while.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2026
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At its best, Tudor’s out-of-possession approach is suffocating, a full-blooded style that excites fans and sets adrenaline pumping through the team.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bleeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleeding. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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