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1
as in drained
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 funneled
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 siphoned
The suit claims James siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from First Brands, all while the company doctored its accounts and promised the same collateral to different lenders to secure private loans and off-balance sheet financing.
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Jonathan Randles, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Cement is a basic building supply, but Israel says in the past Hamas has siphoned it in Gaza to build hundreds of miles of concrete tunnels for its fighters.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Only once has a rival broadcast siphoned off a significant number of Super Bowl viewers, and that was a one-shot deal.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The cops theorize that Daniel siphoned off the money into his own account and faked his death, with plans to escape with the cash.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2025
Once the lithium is being developed, the money will need to go to the State coffers and cannot be siphoned off by the typical corruption that has long bedeviled the country.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Residents on the east side of Troost Avenue would find themselves in the drastically altered 5th District, and residents to the west of the historic dividing line would be siphoned off into the new 4th District, which would stretch to southern Missouri.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors also allege Von Ferdinand siphoned thousands of dollars from Jett’s accounts until about mid-2024.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
That sequel’s grosses were siphoned from a theatrical day-and-date release on HBO Max, when Warners was employing project popcorn during a time when cinemas were recovering and reopening from Covid.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Jonathan Randles, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Cement is a basic building supply, but Israel says in the past Hamas has siphoned it in Gaza to build hundreds of miles of concrete tunnels for its fighters.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Only once has a rival broadcast siphoned off a significant number of Super Bowl viewers, and that was a one-shot deal.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The cops theorize that Daniel siphoned off the money into his own account and faked his death, with plans to escape with the cash.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2025
Once the lithium is being developed, the money will need to go to the State coffers and cannot be siphoned off by the typical corruption that has long bedeviled the country.
—Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Residents on the east side of Troost Avenue would find themselves in the drastically altered 5th District, and residents to the west of the historic dividing line would be siphoned off into the new 4th District, which would stretch to southern Missouri.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors also allege Von Ferdinand siphoned thousands of dollars from Jett’s accounts until about mid-2024.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
That sequel’s grosses were siphoned from a theatrical day-and-date release on HBO Max, when Warners was employing project popcorn during a time when cinemas were recovering and reopening from Covid.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for siphoned
Verb
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In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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During the final week, the crew worked nonstop for sixty hours in a heat wave that parched energy and drained our bodies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Cebu, the rugged terrain funnelled water straight into communities that lack sufficient drainage.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Chief among Grant’s backers is Roscoe Conkling (Shea Whigham), a New York senator who benefits from the federal money funneled through the port and various other political favors.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
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While the Leafs pumped Hildeby’s tires leading into this season — and it was deserved after a great training camp — his appearance Saturday marked his first in the NHL this season.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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After being trapped inside for two years with Covid shutdowns, everyone was really pumped to get out and do something.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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Gerard Damiano was a smart guy, a hairdresser from the Bronx who directed Deep Throat and the follow-up, Devil in Miss Jones, which were killing it at the box office, high up on Variety’s Top 50 list of the highestgrossing films.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rovina’s Choice is directed by Thomas Jennings and Annie Wong and edited by Flávia De Souza.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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That blueprint must become real commitments to replenish adaptation and loss-and-damage funds, move beyond the Glasgow pledge to double adaptation finance by 2025, and work toward tripling by 2030, channelled directly to farmers, mayors, engineers, and innovators.—
Natalie Unterstell,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Brooks Nader Brooks Nader channeled old school glamour in her red gown.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The show, which was slated to be carried live by the network and stream on Peacock, has reportedly been shelved in order to allow Snoop to focus on his gig as a Winter Olympics correspondent.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lee performed two new songs early on during the set, both of which carried the hazy radio-skipping nostalgia of Diamond Jubilee.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Between 2022 and 2023, a team from Arkeologerna conducted an intensive investigation in the southernmost area of the former city.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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What wasn't being collected are other research observations that are part of every hurricane season, including experiments conducted by NOAA's Hurricane Research Division and its academic partners, who were able to pay their scientists who flew with NOAA during Melissa.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After the American flight turned south and the ITA flight continued west, an air traffic controller piped in to clarify what happened.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Roofroomer treats the drainage system similarly, integrating a floor drain and piped sink basin drain through the floor of the unit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Siphoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphoned. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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