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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
In the ballad, the hero is betrayed by his cousin, who bleeds him too severely while administering a blood-letting cure.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Others have been seriously injured, ranging from fractured skulls to bleeds on the brain, while one player at Walsall in League Two suffered concussions and seizures in an incident last season.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Jacobsen bleeds orange and blue through every artery.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
What begins as a return to the familiar quickly spirals into disorientation, as the Upside Down bleeds into reality once again, this time, with the protagonists seeking it out to close it once and for all.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Some of this bleeds over into the film, namely via the Wizard and his penchant for inventions like model trains, wind-up toys, and the big metal Wizard mask itself.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2025
The somber nature of the day bleeds into the playable shift, where the usually mouthy heroes abstain from hurling insults and shooting the breeze.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Still, life as a restaurant owner bleeds into his day, at least a little.
—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
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Others have been seriously injured, ranging from fractured skulls to bleeds on the brain, while one player at Walsall in League Two suffered concussions and seizures in an incident last season.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
Jacobsen bleeds orange and blue through every artery.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
What begins as a return to the familiar quickly spirals into disorientation, as the Upside Down bleeds into reality once again, this time, with the protagonists seeking it out to close it once and for all.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Some of this bleeds over into the film, namely via the Wizard and his penchant for inventions like model trains, wind-up toys, and the big metal Wizard mask itself.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2025
The somber nature of the day bleeds into the playable shift, where the usually mouthy heroes abstain from hurling insults and shooting the breeze.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Still, life as a restaurant owner bleeds into his day, at least a little.
—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
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 the moon follows an elliptical path, Saturn’s gravity stretches and squeezes it.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Dec. 2025
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View gallery - 12 images This recently completed tiny house squeezes a lot of living space into a compact footprint using clever design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Nov. 2025
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And as the university mourns Ward’s death, Self helped to put the win in perspective.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The rugged dive bar with more than 70 years of history was destroyed in the Eaton fire, and the community still mourns it.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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