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
No photographers needed to be called; in the years since Montag wept out on the street, social media has risen to allow the Pratt-Montags to be their own paparazzi.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Jesus weeps, children rejoice, bells ring loud from sea to shining sea.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
On the day of the incident, families were seen weeping and wailing as officials read off the names of the crash victims who perished at Muan International Airport, according to CNN and NBC News.
—David Chiu, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
This latest teaser is more general in scope, revealing few plot points but giving us glimpses of our new characters: Abby weeping over a grave, Ellie and Dina slow-dancing (and then outrunning a horde of infected), and a brief glimpse of Isaac by a campfire.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Jesus weeps, children rejoice, bells ring loud from sea to shining sea.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
On the day of the incident, families were seen weeping and wailing as officials read off the names of the crash victims who perished at Muan International Airport, according to CNN and NBC News.
—David Chiu, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
This latest teaser is more general in scope, revealing few plot points but giving us glimpses of our new characters: Abby weeping over a grave, Ellie and Dina slow-dancing (and then outrunning a horde of infected), and a brief glimpse of Isaac by a campfire.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weep
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Pro tip: To help avoid freezing pipes, keep garage doors closed, open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors for more air circulation and drip water from faucets.—
Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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The homeless man appears to grab a knife and stabs Pena, who then can be seen fleeing with blood dripping from his neck and face.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Gomez cries in video reacting to Donald Trump's immigration orders Other celebrities also came to Gomez's defense after being met with an onslaught of backlash.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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In a survey of 3,000 U.S. adults with children ages 14 and under, Care.com found that most parents are losing sleep (90%), crying (80% overall and 90% of moms), feeling a sense of dread (75%), and experiencing health issues (71%).—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2025
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Marburg is a rare but severe disease that causes fever and bleeding disorders.—
Katherine Hignett,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The homeless man suffered abrasions, lacerations, contusions and bleeding to his head and face and was taken to a local hospital for treatment, the Queens District Attorney’s Office said.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Ferreira sobs hysterically, spouts horrific recounts of an abusive childhood, and slowly opens up, all in the span of a two-hour film.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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This was sobbing, chest-heaving crying — very wet and loud.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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In lieu of awareness, doubt and insidious propaganda can seep in.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
30 Jan. 2025
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Our hands had lost all dexterity and the cold was seeping into our torsos.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
30 Jan. 2025
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When temperatures started heating up, ice caps began melting, causing water from the Appalachian Mountains to flow into the Apalachicola River and eventually all the way down to the coast.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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Money flowed away from tanks and submarines and went instead to hospitals and pensions.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Paired alongside Shakespeare’s lines about grunting and sweating under a weary life, even the non-playable background extras seem imbued with a soul.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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All around the country, fighters sweat, puke, and bleed their way through an endless grind of high-impact training for the slim chance of getting a shot at real money.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2025
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But Sparrow Italia and Casa Madera, which both opened late in 2024, exude a different air: exclusive, glamorous, clubby, focused on food but also on the nightlife and entertainment aspects.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Carroll has long been regarded around the league as a force of nature who exudes charisma and positive energy with a knack for creating belief and connection within his teams.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Weep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weep. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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