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as in bowing
bending downward or forward
with its long, weeping fronds, this plant makes a nice ornamental
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2
as in mournful
expressing or suggesting mourning
a weeping song about a long-lost love
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as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water weeping through the basement wall
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as in sobbing
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 weeping
Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2019
Ruby Falls’ also takes up less room because of its weeping habit.
—Boston.com Real Estate, 1 Oct. 2019
Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
Quiet weeping, dropped jaws, fervent applause and the occasional attendee literally vibrating with excitement.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2026
All that said, what most moved me about the film might’ve been the many shots of weeping teens in the audience.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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Adjective
The weeping judges reached for the 10 paddles for a perfect score.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2019
Ruby Falls’ also takes up less room because of its weeping habit.
—Boston.com Real Estate, 1 Oct. 2019
Noun
In the hands of the six-piece band, the shivering chords of that miniature apocalyptic soul song build into a cathartic climax, which Wasner punctuates with weeping slide guitar.
—Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
Quiet weeping, dropped jaws, fervent applause and the occasional attendee literally vibrating with excitement.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
The three-hour-plus drama — about two women brought together by terminal illness — moved the audience in the Palais greatly, with many viewers weeping openly during the credits.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 May 2026
All that said, what most moved me about the film might’ve been the many shots of weeping teens in the audience.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weeping
Adjective
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The drama can stir up nostalgia and mournful emotions, and feels personal to many.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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On the soundtrack, mournful wailing music presents her as a tragic character.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
2 June 2026
Noun
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By this point four women had left the room, one crying.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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After the verdict was read in court, the two families hugged each other and their attorneys, with some crying.—
Maria Piñero,
NBC news,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Even when the air-conditioning is cranking, my friends and I are still dripping in sweat.—
Jeremy Rellosa,
Curbed,
4 June 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
Verb
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Sometimes a woman passing by would grow suspicious, convinced that the girl who was sobbing so hard was my younger sister.—
Annie Ernaux,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The guest who was with me wouldn’t stop sobbing.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Christ Temple Apostolic Church-Sacramento said her family is still arranging funeral details and did not share when the service would be.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Afghan men gather to offer funeral prayers for Pakistani airstrike victims at Mani village in Spera district, Khost province on June 10, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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How to Watch North Carolina at Syracuse Bill Belichick’s first season as North Carolina head coach is winding to a whimpering close, but an ACC win over Syracuse under the Friday Night Lights would sure turn some frowns upside down at Chapel Hill.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Consuming significantly more vitamin K could lead to a clot, and consuming significantly less could cause bleeding.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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My ex had arrived at work one day in 2008 to find his coworker bleeding to death outside, violence that was probably the result of a gang initiation killing, according to later information from the police.—
Chera Hammons,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Utterly heartbroken after the breakup, Percy sleeps with his older brother, Charlie Florek (Michael Bradway).—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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As word spread of Riley's death, his heartbroken family led the public tributes.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
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“Weeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weeping. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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