1
as in to grieve
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 to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
pitch was bleeding from cuts in the tree bark
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as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
bleed water from the radiators
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as in to squeeze
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 bleed
One woman among the protest group appeared to be bleeding, and another man was treated for injuries.
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
Booth continued to struggle with painful, heavy periods that disrupted her school life, often being sent home due to bleeding through her clothes.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 June 2025
Much as the Pixel 10 will be used to stop power creep from bleeding into price creep, Google will draw a line in the sand that no one will pass when selling premium devices.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
White’s bleeding body was found in the parking lot outside his apartment complex late at night on March 9.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
Booth continued to struggle with painful, heavy periods that disrupted her school life, often being sent home due to bleeding through her clothes.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 June 2025
Much as the Pixel 10 will be used to stop power creep from bleeding into price creep, Google will draw a line in the sand that no one will pass when selling premium devices.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
White’s bleeding body was found in the parking lot outside his apartment complex late at night on March 9.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleed
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The achievement of Alcock and Brown came just months after the end of the First World War, at a moment when too many families were grieving the loss of an airman brother, father, or son.—
David Rooney
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Logue will play Holt Keane, a father grieving the loss of his family.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Tyler Perry Tyler Perry layers a coat dripping in jewels over his black-and-white suit.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Riding this sleek pole up only to drip down slow, my thighs squeezing it, showing my strength.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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Reserve forward Obi Toppin helped swing the game, draining five 3s off the bench.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
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These unnecessary burdens slow them down, drain their energy, and keep them from reaching their next level.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Hundreds of people squeezed into the Jewish Community Center in Boulder, Colo., for a vigil that featured prayer, singing and emotional testimony from a victim and witnesses of the firebombing attack in the city’s downtown, after a federal judge blocked the deportation of the suspect’s family.—
Colleen Slevin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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In some towns, utility poles were removed so the caravans could squeeze through.—
Angela Jackson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The necklace is made up of black glass hearts that experts think were meant to imitate jet, a rare gemstone used in mourning jewelry.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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The music world is mourning Brian Wilson, one of the most influential songwriters of all time.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
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Salivary Blockages Blockages or obstructions to the salivary glands may also cause mouth dryness because saliva doesn't flow as easily to the mouth.10 7.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Grateful for the good health and love that flows through my family.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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That’s the fun thing for me, is there’s no reason the next one couldn’t suck back in and be a chamber piece again.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Sep. 2022
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Despite its appearance, the hummingbird’s tongue doesn't suck up nectar like a drinking straw.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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The responsibility and reasoning behind infidelity lie solely with the person who cheated.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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After reconciling, the former couple still faced several challenges, including cheating allegations and public social media fallouts.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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“Bleed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleed. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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