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as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water weeping through the basement wall
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as in to cry
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 weep
Touching the yarn as it was being spun was like strumming a gently weeping guitar.
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Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
In video footage released by the Israeli government, the women could be seen weeping and hugging their family members.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
In a cul-de-sac along Alta Crest Drive, where more than a dozen homes burned, neighbors wept together in the street.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
When the door closed, Tiffany and I held each other and wept.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 30 Jan. 2025
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Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
In video footage released by the Israeli government, the women could be seen weeping and hugging their family members.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
In a cul-de-sac along Alta Crest Drive, where more than a dozen homes burned, neighbors wept together in the street.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
When the door closed, Tiffany and I held each other and wept.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weep
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In a ruling dripping with irony, Circuit Judge Keathan Frink denied to issue an injunction because Stevens had withdrawn as a candidate to support a third contender, Commissioner Todd Drosky, the only logical choice for mayor (who has this newspaper’s endorsement).—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Rain delay Wednesday’s game tipped-off about a half hour later than originally scheduled because of a small leak in the Gampel Pavilion roof that dripped water onto the baseline in front of the UConn bench.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of Armageddon, the scene at the end when Ben Affleck says goodby to Bruce Willis has developed a reputation online for making grown men cry.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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The filing describes heaving-like breathing and crying throughout the call.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Platelets are cell-like fragments that circulate in the blood and help form clots to stop bleeding or help wounds heal.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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This time, the bellboy found Owen on the floor, bleeding.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Some in the crowd sobbed as organizers played excerpts from Nasrallah's speeches.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2025
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Danielle literally falls to the ground, sobbing and hyperventilating.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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Laminate isn’t porous, but moisture can still seep into seams and edges, causing peeling or swelling over time, according to Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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Water can still seep into the seams and through the zippers.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Huge glaciers flow down all of its sides, reaching up to fifty miles.—
Cassidy Randall,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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In fact, some 40% of natural gas produced in the U.S. flows through Kinder’s systems.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Then there’s hyperhidrosis, which is when a person in general sweats more than what’s considered normal.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Why sweat the scalpel when Trump wields the sledgehammer?—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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All of this sits beneath a crystal chandelier that again exudes vintage European charm.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The brand is woman-owned and led, but its men’s collection showcases unique pieces that exude strength.—
Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Weep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weep. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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