weeps

Definition of weepsnext
present tense third-person singular of weep
1
as in drips
to flow forth slowly through small openings water weeping through the basement wall

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2
as in cries
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 weeps Swiss skier Melanie Meillard weeps in the arms of her teammate Janine Schmitt after missing a turn on her slalom run Women’s Team Combined Slalom. Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026 Cannon weeps into an expansive white space that only she and Trish inhabit. E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025 In her new Disney+ documentary, The End of an Era, Taylor Swift weeps while reflecting on violent attacks and threats made against her fans during the Eras Tour. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025 The pride in Plough’s expressions and the tone of his voice was reflective of the theme that every victory is to be savored in this rough-and-tumble sport, one in which no one weeps for the wounded. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025 As Tetyana weeps, the soldier gently admonishes her fuss. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weeps
Verb
  • Love drips off every auto-focus shot.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The result is a warm, bold, addictive fragrance that drips with sensuality and femininity, down to the curves of its signature gold and glass figure-eight amphora.
    Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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  • Taylor cries from inside her room.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Many first-time parents worry about how others might react if a baby cries on a flight, but experienced travelers say those concerns are often unnecessary, Kay said.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • Potholes develop in roads after cracks form and then rain, snow or ice seeps into those cracks and expands and contracts as temperatures go above and below freezing.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
  • When grout cracks, water seeps through the cracks to increase the levels of moisture behind the walls which leads to mold and mildew growth.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • The recording of the call is harrowing and gut-wrenching as Denise Lee sobs and begs for her life.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
  • There are a few inarticulate screams and sobs but no dialogue, no lyrics, no spoken intro, no utterances at all.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Fushimi sits atop an aquifer containing over 20 billion tons of soft water that percolates to the surface at several natural springs.
    Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
  • As Jacksonville wanders into town, talk percolates about Trevor Lawrence regaining his footing, of living up to his first overall pick billing.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025
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  • This ethos bleeds into every aspect of game and player management.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
  • And that purpose bleeds into intensity.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The wind flows from the south, bringing heavy precipitation to areas usually sheltered from rain.
    Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Ridges are always flanked by low-pressure areas, and the air at the surface flows from the high to low pressure.
    Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026
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  • But perhaps most importantly, Soluna exudes a kindness and warm that influences the world around her.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Sarah Michelle Gellar's latest red carpet look exudes sophistication—and sparkles.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026

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“Weeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weeps. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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