as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
the whole city's so pumped for this championship that it's unbelievable
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as in bobbed
to make short up-and-down movements
the thighs of the bicyclists were pumping furiously as they neared the finish line
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as in interrogated
to put a series of questions to
prying neighbors pumped the guileless child for information about the family's new pool
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as in drained
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
pumped water from the well
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Recent Examples of pumped
Vulture, 17 Apr. 2022
After last week’s vote, advisers said, Mr. Biden seemed more pumped up for the challenge.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2022
Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
Far more capital will be pumped into the humanoids given the thousands of repetitive and dangerous human tasks that could be made significantly easier with robots being incorporated into factory lines, warehouses and kitchens, Jonas wrote in a September note to clients.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
In this episode, Howser gawps at installation art, gets very pumped for VHS or Beta, marvels at golf carts.
—Vulture, 17 Apr. 2022
After last week’s vote, advisers said, Mr. Biden seemed more pumped up for the challenge.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2022
Verb
Pritzker, a billionaire heir to the Hyatt Hotel chain, pumped more than $300 million of his own money into his successful 2018 and 2022 campaigns, rendering moot the rules on contribution caps.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
Far more capital will be pumped into the humanoids given the thousands of repetitive and dangerous human tasks that could be made significantly easier with robots being incorporated into factory lines, warehouses and kitchens, Jonas wrote in a September note to clients.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pumped
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Key Background Leo was born in Chicago as Robert Francis Prevost, and his election as pontiff drew excited responses from Vance and President Donald Trump, who both wished him success in his role leading the Catholic Church.—
Molly Bohannon,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The nerves turned into excited butterflies as my wave kicked off.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2025
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At Mani's school, the boys who shared the photos had their names shielded and were pulled out of class individually to be interrogated, but victims like Mani had no privacy whatsoever.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 2018, the Public Employment Relations Board found that a Southern California school district violated state law when a union steward was interrogated about whether employees had complained to her.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The smoke travels up almost 100 feet of steel and copper tubes to the chimney and the world beyond. 21h ago / 1:45 AM PDT Share Panini, water and a telescopic folding stool: how to survive the conclave Alexander Smith Reporting from Vatican City For the avid smokewatcher, preparation is key.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
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Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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Richard Arnold, the chief executive whose departure had already been announced, went round the room and shook everyone’s hand, expressing his belief the future at United would be bright.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The camera then cut to Johansson, who shook her head while grimacing.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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To analyze which nation might blink first, CNN examined China’s largest imports from the United States — soybeans — to see if and how that demand could be met elsewhere, what US farmers stand to lose and more.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With deep pockets and thousands of eager worshippers hanging on their every word each Sunday, what does their church garb look like?—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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But unlike in the cases of Depp or Simpson, eager trial watchers will have to rely on courtroom sketches and reporter dispatches from inside, as cameras have been shut out of the proceedings.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Some players questioned Steichen’s decision making, and the direction of the franchise.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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In 2019, Joker received an enthusiastic eight-minute reception in Venice.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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The show gets really enthusiastic and vocal reactions from the crowds — mid-act standing ovations and cheers.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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“Pumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pumped. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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