weeps

present tense third-person singular of weep
1
as in drips
to flow forth slowly through small openings water weeping through the basement wall

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2
as in cries
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 weeps Swiss skier Melanie Meillard weeps in the arms of her teammate Janine Schmitt after missing a turn on her slalom run Women’s Team Combined Slalom. — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 Cannon weeps into an expansive white space that only she and Trish inhabit. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025 In her new Disney+ documentary, The End of an Era, Taylor Swift weeps while reflecting on violent attacks and threats made against her fans during the Eras Tour. — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025 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. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025 As Tetyana weeps, the soldier gently admonishes her fuss. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weeps
Verb
  • Other new treatments that support guests on their personalised journeys include IV Therapy, with IV drips to enhance health and performance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Explore See latest videos, charts and news The rocker, wearing a cap and aviator glasses, was joined with a full band and backing vocalists for a protest song that drips in fury and anger.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
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  • In the other van, Gen cries tears of pride and fulfillment after Aesha and Nathan praise her performance in the last charter.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
  • On the floor, my brother cries into the carpet, pawing at the ground.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • What’s being said about him rarely seeps through traditional avenues.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The traditional Japanese art of repairing broken objects with golden lacquer seeps through the narrative.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026
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  • My public screening was awash — nearly literally — with sniffles and sobs.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The dramatic clip finds Reid and a male love interest performing an armed robbery at a convenience store before enjoying a romance and running from the cops — who ultimately cuff the man in the end, as the Missing star sobs in fear.
    — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Mortgage rates will likely remain high as inflation percolates.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 19 May 2026
  • That, in turn, depends on controlling water flow and pressure as the liquid percolates through the coffee grounds.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • What’s especially unique about this situation is that the man behind the wheel just happens to be United States President Oscar Palladin (Jackson), while his only surviving Secret Service agent, Taft (Joel Kinnaman), bleeds out in the backseat.
    — Katie Walsh, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Of course, the pair of two-bedroom penthouses offer the best of both worlds, each with a 38-foot-long infinity pool that bleeds into the seascape dotted with surfers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
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  • More than 99 percent of international data flows through submarine telecommunications cables, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Important information flows back to the people responsible for moving the relationship forward.
    — Karen Cochran, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • With a grassy roof that peeks above the freeway, the building's signature white, curved exterior exudes an otherworldly aura.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Sullivan exudes an air of competence and confidence that leave me encouraged.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

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“Weeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weeps. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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