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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
Lou Rinaldi, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Less than a half hour later, Jovin was found 8 miles away on the corner of East Rock and Edgehill roads, bleeding profusely after being stabbed 17 times in the head and neck, police said.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Eger’s blonde hair was shaved and her earrings were pulled off, leaving her ears bleeding.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Health memories remain compartmentalized, never bleeding into regular ChatGPT interactions.
—Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Instead of a single shot, oral vitamin K would have to be given in multiple doses for weeks early in the baby's life to offer protection from bleeding.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
Joseph said the officer, who had recently been promoted to sergeant, continued to fire even after being struck by a bullet and bleeding from his head.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Many interpreted this clip to mean that the regime was bleeding support even among loyalists.
—Nahid Siamdoust, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
This woman has been bleeding this entire time.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Jan. 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
We are surrounded by states with simpler, more competitive models, bleeding potential revenue daily to Massachusetts border stores and untaxed street dealers.
—Lou Rinaldi, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Less than a half hour later, Jovin was found 8 miles away on the corner of East Rock and Edgehill roads, bleeding profusely after being stabbed 17 times in the head and neck, police said.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Eger’s blonde hair was shaved and her earrings were pulled off, leaving her ears bleeding.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Health memories remain compartmentalized, never bleeding into regular ChatGPT interactions.
—Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Instead of a single shot, oral vitamin K would have to be given in multiple doses for weeks early in the baby's life to offer protection from bleeding.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
Joseph said the officer, who had recently been promoted to sergeant, continued to fire even after being struck by a bullet and bleeding from his head.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Many interpreted this clip to mean that the regime was bleeding support even among loyalists.
—Nahid Siamdoust, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
This woman has been bleeding this entire time.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
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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At the time, Brown was still grieving from the loss of his infant son two months prior.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The grieving father cited key factors of the Medical Examiner’s report, which the family received earlier Monday.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant closed for the day after sustaining interior damage, including inches of standing water on the floor and leaks dripping from the ceiling in several areas.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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Keep your faucets dripping throughout the weekend into Tuesday to keep your pipes from freezing.—
Star-Telegram staff,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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Clay-heavy soils under many Michigan roads, especially around Metro Detroit, trap moisture rather than draining it.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Public schools in Florida are funded on a per-student basis, and schools that operate at about half capacity or less typically do not generate enough money to be self-supporting, instead draining the district’s budget.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fresh spinach requires large quantities and multiple steps—blanching, shocking, and squeezing—just to yield a usable amount.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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The bus ended up completely packed, everyone squeezing together in their parkas like a bunch of marshmallows.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At 21, wanderlust — that aching desire to escape to somewhere else — took hold of Elizabeth Short.—
Nathan Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Somehow, these unadorned devices are transformed into materials of aching emotional weight.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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In a video circulated online, the father of Moatsem al-Sharafy is seen weeping over his body on a hospital bed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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In footage circulated online, the father of Moatsem al-Sharafy is seen weeping over his body on a hospital bed.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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Your adrenaline’s pumping [after] being out for a while.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Lavrenov is still pumping his fist and yelling to no one in particular after an inspired play because of what the sport means to him.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Bleeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleeding. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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