tears
Britishplural noun
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the clear salty solution secreted by the lacrimal glands that lubricates and cleanses the surface of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids
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a state of intense frustration (esp in the phrase bored to tears )
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weeping
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presented so as to be easily assimilated
reading without tears
Example Sentences
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Courtney was in tears as she desperately tried to reach someone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Infiniti: It’s a lot of tears, a lot of sad days, sad weeks, conversations with my friends, conversations with parents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
"Thinking about it just brings tears to my eyes," Kim told the BBC.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Dogs are exceptionally skilled at reading human emotions, from smiles and laughter to frowns and tears.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
He’d gone in face-first, which hid his tears.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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