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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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2
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
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola causes sudden flu-like symptoms with fever that quickly progress to severe vomiting, diarrhea, and in many cases, bleeding.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Some of those deaths, these experts said, likely are related to vitamin K deficiency bleeding.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
With Díaz’s face bleeding profusely, Perry took advantage of Díaz’s questionable physical condition.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
My dad’s nose was bleeding from emotions.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 15 May 2026
First responders arrived within minutes, but by then, Jackson and her neighbors had already rushed outside to stop the teenage victims from bleeding.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 15 May 2026
The other children called their father, who arrived about 10 minutes later and found the teen in the back seat of a patrol car with his nose still bleeding.
—Theresa Clift
may 11, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
This one wound, still fresh and perhaps still bleeding, will be a thing for a while.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 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
Ebola symptoms include fever, muscle pain, rash and sometimes bleeding.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola causes sudden flu-like symptoms with fever that quickly progress to severe vomiting, diarrhea, and in many cases, bleeding.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Some of those deaths, these experts said, likely are related to vitamin K deficiency bleeding.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
With Díaz’s face bleeding profusely, Perry took advantage of Díaz’s questionable physical condition.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
My dad’s nose was bleeding from emotions.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 15 May 2026
First responders arrived within minutes, but by then, Jackson and her neighbors had already rushed outside to stop the teenage victims from bleeding.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 15 May 2026
The other children called their father, who arrived about 10 minutes later and found the teen in the back seat of a patrol car with his nose still bleeding.
—Theresa Clift
may 11, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
This one wound, still fresh and perhaps still bleeding, will be a thing for a while.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 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
Verb
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And what to make of Natalia (Milena Smit), the grieving young mother who sometimes appears in the margins of Elsa’s story?—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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He is survived by David, his grieving white partner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The fashion is already as glittering as ever, with jury member Demi Moore, along with fellow actors Jane Fonda and Maika Monroe all arriving for opening night dripping in sequins.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Eating a cold slice of cantaloupe over a kitchen sink, its juices dripping down your forearms, is one of summer’s greatest pleasures.—
Janet McCracken,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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Plant the cutting in well-draining soil in a 12-inch tall pot that’s about 6 inches wide so the roots have plenty of room to grow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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More turbulent water draining from the desert via seasonal drainage channels called wadis might have brought others.—
Geoff Emberling,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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While progressive Democrats are pushing to tax billionaires and close corporate loopholes, Republicans are warning that squeezing job creators will severely damage Illinois’ economy.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Higher fuel costs are leading to inflation and squeezing household budgets, while industries from manufacturing to transport are facing rising operating costs and supply disruptions.—
Julhas Alam,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Between blisters, bunions, and aching arches, plenty of pairs look great but fall apart after a few hours.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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But these are quibbles when a movie conjures a world as aching and in-between as the one in The Meltdown.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The three-hour-plus drama — about two women brought together by terminal illness — moved the audience in the Palais greatly, with many viewers weeping openly during the credits.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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All that said, what most moved me about the film might’ve been the many shots of weeping teens in the audience.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Shaggy was holding a squishy ball between his knees and pumping his arms up and down, making his whole body quiver.—
Natalie Meade,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Those are the longest plaudits of the festival, though Refn and cast were doing some cheerleading and pumping the crowd up after the lights went up, which likely prolonged the celebration.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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“Bleeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleeding. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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