bleed
verb (used without object)
to lose blood from the vascular system, either internally into the body or externally through a natural orifice or break in the skin.
bleeds
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present tense formof bleed (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Available tests would yield a diagnostic guess by ruling out other causes, such as strokes, tumors or bleeds in the brain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
"We look at this similarly to what happened with Belgium's golden generation a few years ago - a relatively small nation that simply bleeds football," said Korssund.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
The high doses raise risks of a side effect that can cause brain bleeds and swelling.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Sunlight bleeds in from the window where the sun is setting over the Venice Canals.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
The thread’s cheap dye bleeds into the fabric.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
