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also syphon
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as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
I let the stranded motorist siphon some of my gas so he could be on his way
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as in to funnel
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
investigators discovered that the so-called charitable organization was siphoning funds for personal use
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Recent Examples of siphon
The governor has directed $11 billion in surpluses toward this effort since 2020, stopping the huge expansion of pension costs that siphoned dollars away from other programs.
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Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
The City Council pushes back by siphoning from long-term infrastructure needs.
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Paul Krueger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
Claude has apparently sought to siphon users discontented with ChatGPT, unveiling an update in February that allows users to import their data from competitor AI chatbots.
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Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
The fungi then siphon the carbon into the soil, supporting pretty much all life on the planet.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
The City Council pushes back by siphoning from long-term infrastructure needs.
—
Paul Krueger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
Claude has apparently sought to siphon users discontented with ChatGPT, unveiling an update in February that allows users to import their data from competitor AI chatbots.
—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
The fungi then siphon the carbon into the soil, supporting pretty much all life on the planet.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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The hotel’s wellness center offers Ayurvedic herbal scrubs, Reiki, hydrotherapy, lymphatic draining massages, colonics and acupuncture.
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Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
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And donations collected during 40+ Double Dutch performances are funneled into the organization’s No Sisters Left Behind fund, which helps others in the group facing financial hardships.
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San Diego City Council members are calling for fundamental changes to the city’s 4-year-old opportunity fund, which funnels money to recreation centers in low-income areas where community donations tend to lag.
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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Martín Pérez was on the mound for the home team, a soft-tossing veteran lefty who was pumping in 89-mph sinkers.
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The sumptuous production, directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson with solidarity for Cleage’s characters, provides a marvelous showcase for Woodward to slink around on Beowulf Boritt’s glamorous five-star set in costume designer Emilio Sosa’s inspired Pucci-esque outfits.
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The direct-to-consumer brand known for cashmere, silk, and everyday basics entered the denim market in 2024 as a natural extension of its offering.
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The compact collection includes a reversible sweatshirt with piping for 695 euros and a triangular scarf for 225 euros.
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From there, it’s piped to refineries around the country.
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In Seattle, there was a sense of the team harnessing the crowd’s energy, and of the crowd channelling the energy emanating far beyond.
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As an artist who often publicly discusses mental health struggles, Caudle was willing to channel the anxiety that comes with impending parenthood throughout the process of writing and recording Heavy Thrill.
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Once, there was a showdown with another tour bus — one presumably not carrying theatergoers.
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The spacious purse comes with two strap options, so it can also be carried as a crossbody.
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“Siphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphon. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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