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.
has bled
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present perfectof bleed (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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However, there is little evidence that the increase in energy costs has bled into second-round effects such as through wages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
That has bled into Asia, with 10-year Japanese government bond yields touching a 30-year high on Monday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
In some cases, interest in the lives of famous people has bled into intrusion, according to Claire Powell, a celebrity publicist who has spent more than 30 years in the industry.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
Meanwhile, at the Washington Post, the newspaper Bezos purchased in 2013 with promises to safeguard its democratic mission, the newsroom has bled talent for months.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2026
The mascara has smudged again, despite Moira’s repairs, the purplish lipstick has bled, hair trails aimlessly.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
