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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
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 May 2026
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
Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
For more than four minutes Darnold drove downfield, connecting on three of four passes, baffling the pass rushers, bleeding the clock, and by the time the Seahawks finally gave the ball back, the Rams had only 25 seconds to live.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
An important question to consider here is why has the President been on a high dose of aspirin, since a higher dose significantly increases the risk of bleeding.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In the trial being presented Sunday, bleeding of any severity occurred in almost one-quarter of people in the ivonescimab group, twice as much as in the control group.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Korcsmaros was saved by lifeguards in a boat nearby, calling out for help instead of trying to make it to shore and bleeding out.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Blood Clotting Problems Ginseng has antiplatelet effects, which can increase the risk of bleeding.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 May 2026
At trial, jurors heard that Thea suffered three skull fractures, broken ribs, brain damage and bleeding behind her eyes.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The most important is that in parts of Chicago where gunfire is a regular occurrence, all too often no one calls 911 when shots are fired and so victims are left bleeding in the street for lengthy periods of time.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Dickerson was the first physician to treat Mike Studeny, who was diagnosed with a non-bleeding stroke.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 May 2026
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
Two large and in charge ladies were involved in a street fight in West Hollywood early Saturday morning that left one of the big-boned women bleeding from her face.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
For more than four minutes Darnold drove downfield, connecting on three of four passes, baffling the pass rushers, bleeding the clock, and by the time the Seahawks finally gave the ball back, the Rams had only 25 seconds to live.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
An important question to consider here is why has the President been on a high dose of aspirin, since a higher dose significantly increases the risk of bleeding.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In the trial being presented Sunday, bleeding of any severity occurred in almost one-quarter of people in the ivonescimab group, twice as much as in the control group.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Korcsmaros was saved by lifeguards in a boat nearby, calling out for help instead of trying to make it to shore and bleeding out.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Blood Clotting Problems Ginseng has antiplatelet effects, which can increase the risk of bleeding.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 May 2026
At trial, jurors heard that Thea suffered three skull fractures, broken ribs, brain damage and bleeding behind her eyes.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The most important is that in parts of Chicago where gunfire is a regular occurrence, all too often no one calls 911 when shots are fired and so victims are left bleeding in the street for lengthy periods of time.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 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
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Anger, denial, and fear are merely steps along the path of grieving.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Small, concrete acts of kindness can mean more to a grieving person than words alone and eliminates the burden of having to ask for help.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Elsewhere, the project is dripping with craft.—
TC Sottek,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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But the recession of 1969–70 hit New York hard, draining the city of half a million jobs.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Making the powder involves several steps, including milk testing and pasteurization, the separation of curds and whey, draining and pasteurizing the liquid whey, and then sending it to a processing facility to remove more liquid via evaporation and spray drying.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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After squeezing the game’s final out, first baseman Leyton MacPherson casually flipped the ball in the air, joined her teammate in a sprint toward Spangler, and gloves began flying.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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After a week of squeezing through the dangerous, mazelike cave network, divers Mikko Paasi and Norrased Palasing emerged from its muddy waters Wednesday to find a cause for hope.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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Your 2nd House of Resources faces a tug as temperamental Moon opposes aching Chiron in your 8th House of Intimacy and Resources, asking for careful boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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The homestretch of the drama, however, takes the story in a chilling direction, packing an aching quantity of feeling into a single glance at a security camera as someone climbs into a car and leaves the compound, never to be heard from again.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2026
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My mother had stood weeping outside the same door.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
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Almost one thousand is a lot of stickers, an eye-watering amount that might start wallets weeping, but the good news this year is that packs now include seven stickers instead of five.—
Andrew Mackie,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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Malaysian diver Lee Kian Lie, who is involved in the operation, said workers were pumping water out of the cave.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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The team has been pumping water out of the cave to give the men an easier exit.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Bleeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleeding. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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