shed tears

idiom

: to cry or weep
They shed tears of joy/gratitude when they heard the news.

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Chris shed tears on the stadium’s inaugural night, with the KC Current beating the Portland Thorns 5-4. Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025 Ugarte said Parias shed tears when he was presented with the certificate at a neighborhood park, with his teenage son looking on. Morgan Chesky, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025 Animal lovers have shed tears over a beloved pet reuniting with his owner after her vacation. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 His wife shed tears as supporters interceded in prayer. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shed tears

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“Shed tears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shed%20tears. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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