1
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 pride in Plough’s expressions and the tone of his voice was reflective of the theme that every victory is to be savored in this rough-and-tumble sport, one in which no one weeps for the wounded.
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Women clutched children in their arms, weeping uncontrollably.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Diddy wept as his children made their appeals to Subramanian.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
Earlier, Combs wept as his defense lawyers played a video in court portraying his family life, career and philanthropy.
—Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Women clutched children in their arms, weeping uncontrollably.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Diddy wept as his children made their appeals to Subramanian.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
Earlier, Combs wept as his defense lawyers played a video in court portraying his family life, career and philanthropy.
—Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weep
Verb
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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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One is the machine itself, as its inner parts are typically plastic—both in single-cup brewers and drip coffee makers.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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My children cried themselves to sleep.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Most of us are socialized not just to suck it up, never to cry or show emotions, but also to suppress, go silent, hide, run away, act as if there is no agony.—
Kevin Powell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Footage of Charlie Kirk being hit by a bullet, bleeding heavily from a neck wound and slumping off his chair was on several social media feeds within minutes of the shooting.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 22-year-old recent college graduate had been found bleeding from his head in an alley on Pennsylvania Avenue in Kansas City’s Westport entertainment district by a Good Samaritan shortly before midnight Saturday, his mom Rachel Kelly soon learned.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sigg fell to the floor, sobbing.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Now instead of celebrating his release, Adel was sobbing.—
Mosab Abu Toha,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Did any of that experience seep into the album?—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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That ease and comfort seeps across both seasons.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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As Snell continued to tire and miss his spots, Toronto’s opportunities kept flowing.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Drawings of the Duffield Cave, as seen in the YouTube video, show that the section has a narrow entrance, then curves upward before flowing left, dropping down again and bending right before angling back up to a larger chamber.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pants like Ewedoos’ Wide-leg Stretchy Work Pants are soft and loose-fitting for all-day wear, plus their dark color easily hides food or drink spills, wrinkles, dirt, and sweat.—
Hillary Maglin,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Today, the actress hit the New York City sidewalks in Khaite’s Sloan heels, which exuded a slightly witchy vibe.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
1 Nov. 2025
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Even dressed down in a minimalist white button-down blouse, vintage Levi’s and pearl earrings, Scherzinger exudes the kind of glamour visible from outer space.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Weep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weep. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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