sump pump
noun
: a pump (as in a basement) to remove accumulations of liquid (such as water) from a sump pit
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Many providers offer sump pump, well pump and water softeners as an add-on.
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Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Upgrades included solar panels and a new sump pump.
—Michele Lerner, New York Times, 21 May 2026
An employee said Hamilton caused $1,000 in damage after pulling wires from a sump pump.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
If this doesn't make a difference, talk with a professional about whether your foundation and crawl space need a sump pump or waterproofing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
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Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Upgrades included solar panels and a new sump pump.
—Michele Lerner, New York Times, 21 May 2026
An employee said Hamilton caused $1,000 in damage after pulling wires from a sump pump.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
If this doesn't make a difference, talk with a professional about whether your foundation and crawl space need a sump pump or waterproofing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sump pump
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“Sump pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sump%20pump. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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