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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
Karina Dixit, a housewife of fifty-six, wept before Durga perched on her marble tiger.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Curaçao's 78-year-old coach, Dick Advocaat, openly wept during his nation's first-ever World Cup match against Germany, especially after their historic first goal.
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Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
After rounding the bases, he could later be seen in the dugout openly weeping.
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Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
In the hospital’s courtyard, relatives wept over the bodies covered in white burial shrouds.
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Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for weep
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Curaçao's 78-year-old coach, Dick Advocaat, openly wept during his nation's first-ever World Cup match against Germany, especially after their historic first goal.
—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
After rounding the bases, he could later be seen in the dugout openly weeping.
—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
In the hospital’s courtyard, relatives wept over the bodies covered in white burial shrouds.
—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for weep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weep
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Blood dripped from his head; his father and daughter had various injuries.
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Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.
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Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.
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Mexico lost that game on penalties but Aguirre was not crying because of his red card or the result.
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The losers are the automakers still leaving accessories to the dealer, where the margin quietly bleeds away.
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Other signals worth flagging to a dentist include bleeding or tender gums during brushing or flossing, frequent canker sores, an unusually dry mouth and a rising rate of new cavities despite consistent hygiene.
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At one point, the narrator, embarrassed by his own act of cruelty, gives a sobbing woman all his money and then leaves her alone in a hotel room.
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Another mother sobbed and collapsed in grief as the bodies of her 3- and 10-year-old children were wrapped in blankets and carried away.
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Water had seeped in everywhere on that floor, ruining the carpet, as well as other items.
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Because rotisserie chicken is often served in plastic packaging with clear lids that customers can peer into before buying, the nonprofit also looked into whether plastics had seeped into the chicken.
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Rainfall — as little as a tenth of an inch, according to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, or ALCOSAN — can cause an overflow of stormwater and raw sewage to flow into the rivers.
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Through the morning, a river of mourners dressed in black flowed from the Grand Mosalla.
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Acclimatisation involves repeatedly exercising in hot conditions so the body begins sweating earlier and becomes better at regulating its core temperature.
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Annerie Dercksen and Tazmin Brits gave South Africa a better start but wickets fell regularly enough to make the chasers sweat.
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Her gigs with the Motel Swing Orchestra are celebratory affairs that exude charm, charisma and musical bonhomie.
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It is located amidst nature, with every corner exuding nativeness, and the service takes care to make the local population as well as guests feel welcome in the luxury castle.
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“Weep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weep. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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