1
as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water weeping through the basement wall
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2
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
Infected roots turn unnaturally dark and mushy, or even weep.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
In anguish, the woman wept, asking the heavens why mother and daughter were fated to be separated.
—Karissa Chen, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The car went quiet, and her grandmother began to weep.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2025
Life outside the courtroom, however, is a bit more complicated, with Nash-Betts weeping in a hospital gown and Kardashian stabbing herself with a needle in a bathroom stall.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 13 May 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
In anguish, the woman wept, asking the heavens why mother and daughter were fated to be separated.
—Karissa Chen, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The car went quiet, and her grandmother began to weep.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2025
Life outside the courtroom, however, is a bit more complicated, with Nash-Betts weeping in a hospital gown and Kardashian stabbing herself with a needle in a bathroom stall.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for weep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weep
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Slowly drip mixture into cold oil to form the ‘caviar’.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Rafael Nadal was a tennis warrior, to be sure: a competitive beast dripping with sweat and relentless in-the-moment ambition who could give the opposition a faraway gaze in a hurry.—
Christopher Clarey,
Air Mail,
24 May 2025
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Randall cries, rushing to discover Bernie collapsed on the floor in the next room.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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Bruce is crate-trained, goes in willingly at bedtime and doesn’t bark or cry.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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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
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For boiled beets, consider adding 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar to the boiling water to reduce their pigment from bleeding.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
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Elliotte smiled wide for the camera, and Bennett was pictured sobbing.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Inside the cathedral, Amalia Cruzado, 52, silently sobbed in the pews, her arms outstretched.—
Caitlin Stephen Hu,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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The chemicals seep into soil and wash into waterways that flow into the bay from landfills, airports, industrial sites, military bases and sewage treatment plants.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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Key Takeaways Seal your tile and grout at least once a year to prevent water, soap, and dirt from seeping in and making the surface hard to clean. Stick to gentle, non-acidic cleaners and avoid anything citrus-based or abrasive to protect both the tile surface and the sealant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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The real threat to the fiscal well-being of the median American comes from the price of energy, from which all other prices flow.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 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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The two-way stretch fabric is water-repellent and slightly ribbed, with a lightweight feel that’s perfect for summer (or sweating in a dance studio, presumably).—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
30 May 2025
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Never more so, perhaps, than in recent summers when the city has sweated through long and perilous heatwaves.—
Elinda Labropoulou,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Yeo suggests pairing this sage green with creamy off-whites and brushed brass accents for a space that exudes warmth, or layering it with white marble countertops or flooring for striking contrast that adds a touch of luxury.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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The video, which was posted to Instagram by the pet's owners on June 4, shows Ragnar fully sprawled out on his dog bed, front legs extended and head buried contently on the cushion, exuding total peace.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Weep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weep. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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