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as in grieves
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 drips
to flow forth slowly through small openings
pitch was bleeding from cuts in the tree bark
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as in drains
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
bleed water from the radiators
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as in squeezes
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 bleeds
Still, life as a restaurant owner bleeds into his day, at least a little.
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Rimaks achieves this emotion through erosion, from natural fade maps and cloudy indigo bleeds to worn-in whiskers that look authentically aged.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
That camaraderie bleeds onto the field, Pearce said.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
This psychological horror where nightmare bleeds into reality paints a visceral portrait of motherhood in our time.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Yet that same 30-year period saw a flurry of research and activity to try to reduce geriatric falls and their potentially devastating consequences, from hip fractures and brain bleeds to restricted mobility, persistent pain, and institutionalization.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The joy and excitement bleeds off the screen, which makes sense, seeing as the players aren’t allowed to talk for about a week before the start of production.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2025
It's supplied in a compact 30-ml syringe and can be quickly applied in the field before a patient bleeds out, a risk responsible for more than 35% of all prehospital deaths.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Movies about people who fight for a living tend to show how the violence bleeds out into the world outside the ring.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2025
Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Rimaks achieves this emotion through erosion, from natural fade maps and cloudy indigo bleeds to worn-in whiskers that look authentically aged.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
That camaraderie bleeds onto the field, Pearce said.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
This psychological horror where nightmare bleeds into reality paints a visceral portrait of motherhood in our time.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Yet that same 30-year period saw a flurry of research and activity to try to reduce geriatric falls and their potentially devastating consequences, from hip fractures and brain bleeds to restricted mobility, persistent pain, and institutionalization.
—Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The joy and excitement bleeds off the screen, which makes sense, seeing as the players aren’t allowed to talk for about a week before the start of production.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2025
It's supplied in a compact 30-ml syringe and can be quickly applied in the field before a patient bleeds out, a risk responsible for more than 35% of all prehospital deaths.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Movies about people who fight for a living tend to show how the violence bleeds out into the world outside the ring.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleeds
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The annual hand-wringing around whether New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone should be fired is already under way, but that won’t be decided for weeks as the club’s management takes a breath and grieves the club’s latest playoff exit.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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In Saunders’s afterlife, various spirits join Willie, Lincoln’s eleven-year-old son who has died from typhoid fever, while his father grieves in the crypt.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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The lid distributes the heat evenly while collecting steam that drips back onto the turkey for a flavorful, juicy finish.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Models hit the runway showcasing the luxury brand’s signature sinuous designs, including the Chandelier style which drips with crystals.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Source clarity can save time and reduce the back-and-forth that drains energy during tight deadlines.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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Make sure to soak the plant thoroughly so the water drains from the bottom of the pot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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As Arizona squeezes more money from its decreasing share of river water, freighting every drop with critical industries and a booming housing market, the price of water is bound to keep climbing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The country’s geography squeezes a wild variety into a tight map.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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As the community in Louisville, Kentucky, mourns the loss of at least a dozen people killed in a fiery United Parcel Service cargo plane crash, authorities warned that answers for family members may still be a way off.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rex Ryan mourns Nick Mangold’s death Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan offered an emotional tribute following the death of Nick Mangold, his longtime center and locker room leader.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Walk through the front door and the layout flows uninterrupted into multiple living areas highlighted by warm cherry wood accents, fine architectural details and an abundance of natural light.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Each actress nails the comedic timing – and the accented English that flows with the cadence of their mother tongues.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sweeney matched the Manolo Blahnik pumps to a 1996 Versace suit featuring a knee-length pleated skirt and a button-down collared jacket.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fuel points could be redeemed at Fry's Fuel Center pumps for up to $1 off per gallon, with every 100 points valid for 10 cents off per gallon.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The dog jumps up and plucks the burger from her—a move that left viewers stunned and amused by the canine's flawless execution.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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There may be even greater reasons to put an ad that plucks the heartstrings in front of a broader crowd.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Bleeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleeds. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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