bleeds

verb

Definition of bleedsnext
present tense third-person singular of bleed
1
as in grieves
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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2
as in drips
to flow forth slowly through small openings pitch was bleeding from cuts in the tree bark

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3
as in drains
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely bleed water from the radiators

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4
as in squeezes
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 Synonyms for bleeds
  1. mourns
  2. pumps
  3. aches
  4. seeps
  5. beats
  6. suffers
  7. exudes
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  • This female apparition mourns alongside the family of the recently deceased.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Six years later, her family still mourns — and someone wants revenge for Robin's death.
    Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of mourns
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  • The remainder powers the standalone system, which initially pumps and precools groundwater, reported PV Magazine.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Lawrence stuck to simplicity and the all-black color palette with her accessories, wearing a pair of pointy black Manolo Blahnik pumps, and eschewing all jewelry aside from a pair of black matte teardrop earrings.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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  • Other totally normal and common side effects, according to the CDC, include headache, fever, muscle aches, and fatigue.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
  • If your symptoms are below the neck, like fever, fatigue, body aches, and coughing, Zamora recommends skipping exercise altogether.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of aches
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  • The inherent creepiness of the setting seeps into every frame of the film.
    Scott Phillips, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
  • The gathering of information for sustainability reporting and the overall strategy for sustainability and climate policies seeps into every area of a business.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of seeps
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  • In the event Pereira beats Ankalaev, the winner of Blachowicz-Ulberg would have the best case for a title shot of anyone in the division.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This is plenty of power for a regular three-row, which beats some premium SUVs in smoothness and performance.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of beats
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  • That suffers from the problem that infrastructure changes take place on a pace of decades, and tend to be obsolete before they are finished being installed.
    Brad Templeton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • By seeking both monetary and injunctive relief, KG aims to safeguard her future career, preserve her creative autonomy, and ensure that no other emerging talent suffers under similar conditions.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of suffers
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  • At the outset, Reid’s character exudes big loser energy, which is such an amusing contrast to his work as Lestat.
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Guests can enjoy an authentic provincial experience filled with of local flavors and sights in an ambiance that exudes glamour and elegance, with both the premises and the gardens showcasing natural materials.
    Caroline Tell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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