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also syphon
1
as in to pump
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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2
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
Israel accuses Hamas of siphoning off aid, but the U.N. and aid groups deny there is any systematic diversion of aid to militants.
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Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
But Kevin also wondered what would happen to the other people whose money got siphoned up by the fake Middlesex account.
—Cezary Podkul, ProPublica, 25 June 2025
New aid system criticized Israel and the U.S. say Hamas has siphoned aid from the U.N.-run system, while U.N. officials say there is no evidence of systematic diversion.
—Mohammad Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Israel says the new aid distribution system is designed to prevent Hamas from siphoning off aid, but U.N. agencies and major aid groups say there is no evidence of systematic diversion.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
But Kevin also wondered what would happen to the other people whose money got siphoned up by the fake Middlesex account.
—Cezary Podkul, ProPublica, 25 June 2025
New aid system criticized Israel and the U.S. say Hamas has siphoned aid from the U.N.-run system, while U.N. officials say there is no evidence of systematic diversion.
—Mohammad Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Israel says the new aid distribution system is designed to prevent Hamas from siphoning off aid, but U.N. agencies and major aid groups say there is no evidence of systematic diversion.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025
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Then came the devastating diagnosis: dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart becomes enlarged and weakened, leaving it unable to pump blood effectively.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Mize otherwise pumped his fastball to stay in advantageous counts.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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In the rising steam, watching the swirl of dust collect around her drain, funneling downward like sand in an hourglass, Lily stopped to think: There was a man in her house, a stranger!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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In this event, the extreme rainfall funneled into the Guadalupe River, which led to the rapid rise in water levels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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Doubling down on something that isn’t aligned with your current strengths can drain leadership focus, capital and momentum.—
James Barlow,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Be sure to rinse and drain them before using to remove excess starch and salt.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Her husband was the cinematographer on that installment and five others directed by Arthur during that 1984-85 season.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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The films are directed by Jon M. Chu and produced by Marc Platt and David Stone, who also produced the Broadway musical.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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That hot water is piped to buildings downtown, and arrives at about 170 degrees.—
Ian Max Stevenson
Updated July 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2025
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Dessert doesn't disappoint, as in the passion fruit and mint gelato scoops piped with macambo mousse.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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These threads record and transmit neural signals to a computer, enabling users to perform tasks like moving a cursor or turning on a TV.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
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These represent a particular threat to above-ground transmission wires, transformers and utility poles, which transmit and distribute most electricity but are thus exposed and vulnerable to the elements.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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“Siphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphon. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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