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as in interrogates
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 drains
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
pumped water from the well
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Recent Examples of pumps
Sweeney matched the Manolo Blahnik pumps to a 1996 Versace suit featuring a knee-length pleated skirt and a button-down collared jacket.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Fuel points could be redeemed at Fry's Fuel Center pumps for up to $1 off per gallon, with every 100 points valid for 10 cents off per gallon.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
So Kate pumps in black patent leather.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
The sound pumps loud and clear enough to fill any room or outdoor hangout.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Humanity pumps 40 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere each year.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Cardiac output—how much blood the heart pumps per minute—is strong, and the heart muscle is highly efficient.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The water sits in a small reservoir and the electric motor pumps it out.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Victor Sanchez pumps gas into his truck on August 28, 2025, in Mill Valley, California.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Fuel points could be redeemed at Fry's Fuel Center pumps for up to $1 off per gallon, with every 100 points valid for 10 cents off per gallon.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
So Kate pumps in black patent leather.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
The sound pumps loud and clear enough to fill any room or outdoor hangout.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Humanity pumps 40 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere each year.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Cardiac output—how much blood the heart pumps per minute—is strong, and the heart muscle is highly efficient.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
The water sits in a small reservoir and the electric motor pumps it out.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Victor Sanchez pumps gas into his truck on August 28, 2025, in Mill Valley, California.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pumps
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The reader bobs along in the author’s stream of consciousness, riding crests of despair, anger, and hilarity as Toews assembles the shards of her past to investigate her will to write, which is deeply entwined with her will to live.—
Kristen Martin,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
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But sometimes even icons need to switch things up a bit—cue the dizzying array of flippy waves, shags, and bobs over the years.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
19 Aug. 2025
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Made in Africa is a monthly column by Rolling Stone staff writer Mankaprr Conteh that celebrates and interrogates the lives, concerns, and innovations of cultural workers of the African diaspora from their vantage point.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Every season interrogates a different aspect of entertainment.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Source clarity can save time and reduce the back-and-forth that drains energy during tight deadlines.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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Make sure to soak the plant thoroughly so the water drains from the bottom of the pot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Where to Eat Breakfast Coffee lovers will want to fuel up for a day exploring Coconut Creek at Cali Coffee, a South Florida drive-thru coffee chain known for its frozen drinks, refreshers, shakes, and more.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Back at the bookstore, the hilarity gives way to a confrontation that shakes Lee to his core.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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In July, Miles Richardson, a professor at the University of Derby, published the findings of a new study in the journal Earth, which examines how our connection to nature has shifted since 1800.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
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Her work examines themes including gender, healing, cultural destruction, and sustainability through the lens of politics.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Nov. 2025
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The filing comes days after Spotify was accused in another class action lawsuit of permitting massive amounts of streaming fraud on its platform, which siphons royalties from artists whose numbers aren’t artificially inflated.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Paul goes to shake her hand but jerks it back, then gives her a left-handed handshake.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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While Konnan questions her readiness, WWE is moving forward with Cargill as the brand's top female star.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sean Grayson watches as defense attorney Mark Wykoff questions Kevin Davis, a law enforcement consultant with almost 50 years of experience in policing who has taught thousands of hours of advanced trainings on use of force.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Pumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pumps. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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