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as in grieving
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 dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings
pitch was bleeding from cuts in the tree bark
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as in draining
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
bleed water from the radiators
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as in squeezing
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 bleeding
New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
These injuries resulted in 684 days lost per 1,000 training hours during menstruation, compared to 206 days lost during non-bleeding days.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 16 Dec. 2025
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Even on days when no one was bleeding and there were no damp rags in the corner, a stale odor remained, as if our blood had become its own animal, a fifth inhabitant of the room.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
The hunters turn up that night at her camping site overlooking a steep gorge and river, their van loaded with bleeding roo carcasses.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Officers at the scene found the person who was shot bleeding from their arms and groin area, according to police.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Officers found Thurber on the ground and bleeding from a large laceration on his head.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
That can help Şengün get deep touches in the paint without pounding the ball and bleeding so much time off the clock.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Officers allegedly observed the man, identified as David Erik Wenger of Norwalk, on the porch of the residence, armed with a saw and a knife and bleeding from his hand.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
But now this unbridled intensity is bleeding into other areas of culture, with alarming results.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
In tests using mice, after surgical damage to the liver, AGCL was able to perform significantly better than other current anti-bleeding agents, with normal liver function returning just two weeks after its application.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
These injuries resulted in 684 days lost per 1,000 training hours during menstruation, compared to 206 days lost during non-bleeding days.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
The budget has been bleeding red ink ever since.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Even on days when no one was bleeding and there were no damp rags in the corner, a stale odor remained, as if our blood had become its own animal, a fifth inhabitant of the room.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
The hunters turn up that night at her camping site overlooking a steep gorge and river, their van loaded with bleeding roo carcasses.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Officers at the scene found the person who was shot bleeding from their arms and groin area, according to police.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Officers found Thurber on the ground and bleeding from a large laceration on his head.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
That can help Şengün get deep touches in the paint without pounding the ball and bleeding so much time off the clock.
—William Guillory, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Officers allegedly observed the man, identified as David Erik Wenger of Norwalk, on the porch of the residence, armed with a saw and a knife and bleeding from his hand.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
But now this unbridled intensity is bleeding into other areas of culture, with alarming results.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleeding
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The teen's grieving family has launched an online fundraiser to help with funeral expenses.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Two siblings are grieving the loss of their parents, identified in an online post as victims of the shooting.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Queso dripping all over the meat and other toppings is so much more fun.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Always place the package on a plate or inside a container—raw meat dripping onto produce or leftovers is one of the most common sources of cross-contamination in the home kitchen.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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Shane Lowry has the distinction of draining one of the more memorable putts in recent golf history.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Grow crocosmia in moist, organically rich, well-draining soil in full sun to light shade.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From truckers to commuters, gasoline prices are squeezing budgets across the country.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The university is scheduled to replace the turf in July, squeezing into a tight window of summer events.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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My therapist seemed to mould my aching limbs like clay, teasing out knots in my back and paying special attention to my extra-tight right shoulder.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sandals are a personal non-negotiable during the spring and summer, but finding pairs that don’t leave your feet aching by day two can be challenging.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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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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The painting, which shows Trump famously pumping his fist after surviving gunfire at a campaign rally, was installed in the White House State Floor in April 2025.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ragans was pumping high velocity.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Bleeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleeding. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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