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
Hayley Smithstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2022
One possibility is to use the tanks to store water for a pumped hydroelectric power facility.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2022
Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
In total, nearly 12 tons of grout — approximately 1,740 gallons — have been pumped into the famous ocher walls to fill existing voids.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
First, the pumped water will be cleaned with hydrogen peroxide, then pushed through filters to remove sediment such as dirt and sand, Cortez-Davis said.
—Hayley Smithstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2022
One possibility is to use the tanks to store water for a pumped hydroelectric power facility.
—From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2022
Verb
But then a series of box office misses coupled with a reputation for partying ultimately pumped the breaks on major studio films.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
In total, nearly 12 tons of grout — approximately 1,740 gallons — have been pumped into the famous ocher walls to fill existing voids.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pumped
Adjective
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Both backs seemed excited about employing more pony looks.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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He could also be seen nodding his approval after the dance — and earning a thunderous round of excited shouts from the audience.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bill was ready when the bear’s head bobbed up the third time.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Behind your curious browsing is one bobbed and bleary-eyed writer searching for the best October Prime Day deals with a ferocity known only to coupon-cutters.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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While Cipher interrogated and manipulated Polarity to find Marie’s whereabouts, Marie, Jordan (London Thor and Derek Luh), Emma (Lizze Broadway), Sam, Cate (Maddie Phillips) and Annabeth faced the full brunt of Vikor (Tait Fletcher), who was sent by Cipher to retrieve Cipher’s favorite.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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For four years the DINA detained, interrogated and tortured tens of thousands of Pinochet’s opponents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tubs are available to rent by the hour and are fully drained and sanitized between uses.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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For places where water can’t be drained, like ponds and fountains, use mosquito dunks or bits that contain bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, BTI, a naturally occurring bacterium that kills mosquito larvae but is harmless to pets, birds and other wildlife.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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According to concerned parents, Henrikson was an avid supporter of fellow 6th-grade teacher Jeanine Rupert, who was reassigned by the district following an incident towards the end of the previous school year.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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In 2006, Clendenen — an avid runner and reader in her down time — joined the San Diego Police Department with an interest in investigations.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The losses shook investors’ confidence in Milei’s ability to see through his economic reforms.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The unit shook off the penalties and miscues to contain a talented Oklahoma defensive line.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The study examined seven AI models from Open AI, Google’s Gemini, xAI’s Grok, and Anthropic’s Claude.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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While the murders were closely examined, the BTK Killer's identity was still unknown by the early 2000s.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Schmidt's presence courtside -- always adorned in the team's maroon and gold colors -- and her enthusiastic cheering on of the team drew attention from fans and national broadcasters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The answer is an enthusiastic yes.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Pumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pumped. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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