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as in drips
to flow forth slowly through small openings
water weeping through the basement wall
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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
Cannon weeps into an expansive white space that only she and Trish inhabit.
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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
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Coffee drips through a metal filter, a slow process that creates a full-bodied cup of coffee.—
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Meanwhile, the needles gather fog into dew, which drips onto the roots.—
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Additional crew members then rush in as a baby cries in the background, and alarms on medical equipment begin to sound.—
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Watching, Heining cries every darn time.—
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The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, turning the pork tender and juicy while the buttery, tangy sauce seeps into every bite—and into the potatoes below.—
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When grout cracks, water seeps through the cracks to increase the levels of moisture behind the walls which leads to mold and mildew growth.—
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The series ends as Eddie goes into Jamie's bedroom, sobs into the comforter and holds his teddy bear.—
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Her mom, Andrea Swift, can be seen handing her a tissue as Swift hangs her head and sobs.—
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Fushimi sits atop an aquifer containing over 20 billion tons of soft water that percolates to the surface at several natural springs.—
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As Jacksonville wanders into town, talk percolates about Trevor Lawrence regaining his footing, of living up to his first overall pick billing.—
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The hum of polishing wheels bleeds through half-open doors.—
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Tyler Graf bleeds navy and orange.—
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Vera cautions that reactivating Venezuela’s economic growth will be a medium- to-long-term task, but that when the feeling of political change is real, everything flows better, and the feeling of opportunity in the country is real right now.—
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Then, as Venus and the sun move into Aquarius, communication flows more freely, making flirting fun again and conversations easier.—
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Set within the sprawling Canouan Estate—which also includes the Mandarin Oriental and Canouan Estate Resort & Villas—the 40-room property exudes tropical flair, with an easy beach-club energy and Soho House’s characteristically fashionable crowd.—
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Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.—
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“Weeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weeps. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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