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as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water weeping through the basement wall
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as in to cry
to shed tears often while making meaningless sounds as a sign of pain or distress
the child was weeping over the death of his dog
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Recent Examples of weep
The Padres are seeking the franchise’s fourth playoff berth in five years, their first World Series trophy and the stunning parade in the East Village that would follow — men and women weeping, dogs and cats embracing.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, concludes in 1988, with Jackson gliding across a London stadium stage, performing in that white T-shirt and black jacket full of zippers, as fans weep before him.
—Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
After that, the berries can begin to weep and the meringue will soften.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Al-Hashimi’s shift ends with a shot of her in her car, starting to drive away from the hospital and then weeping in frustration.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, concludes in 1988, with Jackson gliding across a London stadium stage, performing in that white T-shirt and black jacket full of zippers, as fans weep before him.
—Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
After that, the berries can begin to weep and the meringue will soften.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Al-Hashimi’s shift ends with a shot of her in her car, starting to drive away from the hospital and then weeping in frustration.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weep
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Eating a cold slice of cantaloupe over a kitchen sink, its juices dripping down your forearms, is one of summer’s greatest pleasures.—
Janet McCracken,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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Also featured on the summer menu will be a new Unicorn Cake Pop, featuring vanilla cake mixed with confetti sprinkles, dripped in white chocolate icing and decorated with a unicorn face.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Years and years ago, my mom told me the best entertainment is full of laughs, but also makes people cry.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Several jurors cried as they were shown video and heard audio from inside the van after Athena was taken.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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More recently, the DIAN network has helped researchers assess the drugs' side effects, which include swelling and bleeding in the brain.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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For babies who don’t get the shot, the risk for vitamin K deficiency bleeding from a week after birth to 6 months ranges from 1 in 14,000 to 1 in 25,000 births.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Agreed, there’s incredible power in those close-ups of people singing and sobbing along with Eilish’s songs.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The thirty-something sobbing on the shoreline over another lost pregnancy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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And those costs will seep into everything from the price of groceries to what Amazon needs to charge to deliver its packages.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Low-molecular hyaluronic acids seep deep into skin to attract moisture, keeping it soft, supple, and supremely satisfied.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 6th House and trines Venus in Gemini, making routines and helpful exchanges flow smoothly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Underlying such obvious acts of aggression lies an insidious tendency for transnational repression to flow from despots into democracies, oppressing lawyers of all nationalities in the process.—
Irwin Cotler,
Time,
8 May 2026
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Symptoms include scaly and itchy skin, difficulty sweating and increased susceptibility to skin infections.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Endurance athletes sweating for hours may benefit from formulas with both higher sodium and some carbohydrates.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Freeman remembered Cox, who died Saturday at age 84, as more of an impactful leader who exuded loyalty than as a baseball strategist.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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This satisfying tactic works in any size space and exudes a sense of cleanliness and old charm.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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“Weep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weep. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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