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adjective

ˈwē-piŋ How to pronounce weeping (audio)
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1
as in bowing
bending downward or forward with its long, weeping fronds, this plant makes a nice ornamental

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2
as in mournful
expressing or suggesting mourning a weeping song about a long-lost love

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weeping

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noun

as in crying

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weeping

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verb

present participle of weep
1
as in dripping
to flow forth slowly through small openings water weeping through the basement wall

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2
as in sobbing
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 weeping
Adjective
The preview clip from tonight’s episode promises more weeping, awkward conversations, and women trying to keep their mascara from getting all over their faces. — oregonlive, 18 Feb. 2020 Neither weeping woman, goddess or doormat, Maar is a transfixing figure. — The Economist, 3 Dec. 2019
Noun
The other thing that was really interesting is this weeping sickness that Sugi described in the beginning. — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 It’s been splendid watching the weeping and gnashing of teeth from American MAGA supporters. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Avoid buying blueberries that are weeping liquid or sitting in condensation. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026 Almost one thousand is a lot of stickers, an eye-watering amount that might start wallets weeping, but the good news this year is that packs now include seven stickers instead of five. — Andrew MacKie, New York Times, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for weeping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weeping
  1. nodding
  2. mournful
  3. crying
  4. dripping
  5. sobbing
  6. funeral
  7. whimpering
  8. bleeding
Adjective
  • James O’Donoghue, a planetary scientist with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, likened our planet’s tilting phenomenon to a nodding head.
    — Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 21 Dec. 2021
Definition of nodding
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  • The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
  • The drama can stir up nostalgia and mournful emotions, and feels personal to many.
    — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Definition of mournful
Noun
  • After Messi and his team's loss to Saudi Arabia in November 2022, the athlete told reporters, per The Mirror, that Mateo left the stadium crying.
    — Karli Bendlin, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • This is not the kid-crying, shoulder-to-shoulder type of resort; outside of newer guests, there are families who have been coming here for years and understand the groove of it all, from toddlers to teenagers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Definition of crying
Verb
  • In really humid temperatures, the air becomes saturated with water vapour meaning sweat does not evaporate as efficiently, leaving humans in hot, humid environments dripping with sweat as the body struggles to get rid of excess heat.
    — Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The music was slinky, glamorous, dripping in delicious campiness.
    — Vrinda Jagota, Pitchfork, 27 June 2026
Definition of dripping
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  • Carter, who returned to her dad's house from seeing a friend shortly after he was killed, can be seen in body cam footage sobbing as she is told by police that somebody in the house was dead.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • His aunt sat at the dining table, sobbing.
    — Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Definition of sobbing
Adjective
  • When Khomeini’s coffin began moving in a convoy, mourners surged towards it, causing a crowd crush and forcing the funeral procession to be abandoned, according to ISNA.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Amid the inextricable trauma of losing her 18-year-old child, the mother had feared that traditional funeral customs might be handled differently because of the manner in which her daughter died.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of funeral
Noun
  • After the particularly disturbing Game 3 loss, when the Avs lost for only the second time in 76 playoff games when leading by three goals, Colorado resorted to whimpering.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
  • How to Watch North Carolina at Syracuse Bill Belichick’s first season as North Carolina head coach is winding to a whimpering close, but an ACC win over Syracuse under the Friday Night Lights would sure turn some frowns upside down at Chapel Hill.
    — Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Definition of whimpering
Verb
  • Receding gums, persistent bad breath and bleeding while brushing or flossing round out the common signs of the gum disease and decay that eventually lead to tooth loss.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • The 30-foot-tall windows resemble Persian carpets gone wild—vibrant reds bleeding into peaceful blues and resplendent oranges.
    — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
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“Weeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weeping. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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