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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
About 40% cash out their 401(k)s when changing jobs, siphoning roughly $92 billion a year.
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Miguel Kudry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Also in question is whether such an ambitious program might siphon away money from other vital programs.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 20 May 2025
That’s not to say Drew’s route is easy; if anything, Ralph is the one clamoring at the thought of living independently without siphoning money from his wife’s career, with his dumbass confessionals and attempts at controlling her company as proof.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 19 May 2025
Israel accuses Hamas of siphoning off aid but the United Nations and aid groups deny there is significant diversion.
—Sam Mednick, Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2025
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Miguel Kudry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Also in question is whether such an ambitious program might siphon away money from other vital programs.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 20 May 2025
That’s not to say Drew’s route is easy; if anything, Ralph is the one clamoring at the thought of living independently without siphoning money from his wife’s career, with his dumbass confessionals and attempts at controlling her company as proof.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 19 May 2025
Israel accuses Hamas of siphoning off aid but the United Nations and aid groups deny there is significant diversion.
—Sam Mednick, Christian Science Monitor, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for siphon
Verb
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Hernández: Gerrit was just pumping fuel and emotion that inning.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The letter urged the court to pump the brakes on the process, citing legal concerns with outdated population data and Voting Rights Act violations.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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Manufacturing in the Dominican Republic has grown exponentially in recent years, with nearly 20% of foreign investment funneling into the sector, just behind tourism, according to the Innovation Technology and Information Foundation.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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Snowstorms this time of year can occur when lingering Arctic air masses meet unusual atmospheric patterns, funneling colder air south into interior Alaska.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Verb
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These unnecessary burdens slow them down, drain their energy, and keep them from reaching their next level.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Reserve forward Obi Toppin helped swing the game, draining five 3s off the bench.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
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After Tuesday’s shooting, the organization directed questions about shootings near the aid site to the IDF.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Even in places with other daily or weekly news sources, those outlets may not be directing resources toward original or locally based stories, leaving it to public stations to fill the gap.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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If making ahead of time, refrigerate until ready to use; if using a ziplock bag, cut off the tip of one of the bottom corners before piping the aioli.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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The team does not appear to be interested in piping DolphinGemma's output right into the CHAT audio transducer for the animals to hear.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
14 Apr. 2025
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These pick up signals from his neurons and transmit them wirelessly to his MacBook Pro.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Other pathogens require more direct contact to be transmitted.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Siphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphon. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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