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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
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
Officers found George in the backyard, bleeding heavily from his neck and arms while attempting to stab himself, police said.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
With the final seconds bleeding off the clock in the stanza, Pembroke goaltender Ryan Heraty jogged up the turf with possession, attempting to begin a rush with a pass.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
But staff members at HCMC determined that information could not account for the fractures and bleeding throughout the 31-year-old’s brain, three nurses familiar with the case told the Associated Press in January.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
The country singer was struck in the face by a phone thrown by a crowd member during the concert, and the impact split his ear open and left him bleeding on stage.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
However, higher doses may increase bleeding risk in some individuals, especially those taking blood thinners or certain medications.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 2 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
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
Officers found George in the backyard, bleeding heavily from his neck and arms while attempting to stab himself, police said.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
With the final seconds bleeding off the clock in the stanza, Pembroke goaltender Ryan Heraty jogged up the turf with possession, attempting to begin a rush with a pass.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
But staff members at HCMC determined that information could not account for the fractures and bleeding throughout the 31-year-old’s brain, three nurses familiar with the case told the Associated Press in January.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
The country singer was struck in the face by a phone thrown by a crowd member during the concert, and the impact split his ear open and left him bleeding on stage.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
However, higher doses may increase bleeding risk in some individuals, especially those taking blood thinners or certain medications.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 2 June 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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Anger, denial, and fear are merely steps along the path of grieving.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Small, concrete acts of kindness can mean more to a grieving person than words alone and eliminates the burden of having to ask for help.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The cannister featured an image of an angry mutt with saliva dripping from its jaws.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Add saucers under containers to catch water to prevent staining the balcony surface and reduce the amount of water dripping on the downstairs neighbors.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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But the recession of 1969–70 hit New York hard, draining the city of half a million jobs.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Making the powder involves several steps, including milk testing and pasteurization, the separation of curds and whey, draining and pasteurizing the liquid whey, and then sending it to a processing facility to remove more liquid via evaporation and spray drying.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Carting around unhappy campers in 100-degree weather and squeezing work into a shorter window is not exactly being poolside with a marg.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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The defense is disciplined, squeezing pressure from its trio of wings.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The music flows out with ease—quick trills, raspy runs, then long, aching holds that stretch just to the edge of breaking.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Summer sandals may be simpler to pack and style, but not every pair is equipped to handle full sightseeing days, long airport treks, or 20,000-step itineraries without leaving your feet aching by lunchtime.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 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
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More than a hundred and sixty thousand students enrolled, pumping Tate’s content into algorithms already primed to amplify extreme ideas.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The project, undertaken in coordination with the South Delta Water Agency, was intended to offset impacts from water exports by the Central Valley Project and State Water Project pumping plants.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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“Bleeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleeding. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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