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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
Back outside, Young-sik breaks down and weeps with guilt.
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Esther Kang, People.com, 26 June 2025
Many of the songs feature only Springsteen with Soozie Tyrell’s weeping violin or light instrumentation from coproducer Ron Aniello on bass, guitar and drums.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Listen to ‘Summer’s Gone’ from the Beach Boys’ last album That’s Why God Made the Radio and weep.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
The Padres-specific fits are so enticing, some locals might weep.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Esther Kang, People.com, 26 June 2025
Many of the songs feature only Springsteen with Soozie Tyrell’s weeping violin or light instrumentation from coproducer Ron Aniello on bass, guitar and drums.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Listen to ‘Summer’s Gone’ from the Beach Boys’ last album That’s Why God Made the Radio and weep.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
The Padres-specific fits are so enticing, some locals might weep.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weep
Verb
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This way, your brush can drip dry into your toilet.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Alternative to drip irrigation: If drip irrigation isn’t an option, use a soaker hose, which releases water slowly along its length, allowing for deeper water penetration and less waste.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Studio execs cry that more ads contribute to a less-than premium experience at the movies.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
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Towards the end of his 10-minute presentation, Thompson suddenly became overwhelmed with emotion and, after a brief pause, began to cry.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Isla died after the healthy, viable fetus in the 22nd week of gestation had no oxygen when the placenta tore and bled as a result of the crash, according to the suit.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
4 July 2025
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It was emptied of us and, therefore, full of dunes and demons, bogs and bleeding trees.—
Devon Walker-Figueroa,
The New York Review of Books,
3 July 2025
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The emotional toll is enormous: Dream returns to the Dreaming and washes Orpheus’ blood from his hands, sobbing in solitude.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Less than a minute into this week’s episode, Julia starts sobbing while practicing opera.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
3 July 2025
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In these instances, tyranny and corruption seep into the very fiber of our collective governance.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Potholes are created when water seeps beneath the pavement through cracks, according to Indianapolis' website.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Both the Sai and the Kok rivers flow into the Mekong, as does the Ruak, where unsafe levels of arsenic have also been found.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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The death toll has rose to over 120 people killed since heavy rainfall overwhelmed the Guadalupe River and flowed through homes and summer camps in the early morning hours of July 4.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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For her brain health: Detoxing her body through hydration, eating antioxidants and sweating from exercise.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
3 July 2025
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Fabrics that are moisture-wicking will also help with odor control while sweating.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2025
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The collection’s journey touched down in Argentina, the Scottish Highlands, as well as New Zealand and Australia, home of its merino wool, for a refined traveler’s wardrobe crafted from top-notch fabrications exuding nonchalant sophistication.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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The mountain of fries exudes an air of luxury, threatening to spill from the top, showered in Parmesan cheese and smelling vaguely of truffles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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“Weep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weep. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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