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also syphoned
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 back room, siphoned off for the event, was empty.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The neighborhood, including Northwest Bronx, rebelled, pointing out that mall jobs paid little, small businesses would be crushed, and profits would be siphoned away to national corporations.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
The hearing wasn’t to focus on the merger itself, but on whether the broadcast ownership limits still make sense as viewers have migrated to streaming and tech giants like Meta and Google have siphoned off local ad markets.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
The Post began to bleed talent while its competitors siphoned off its subscribers, at times directly appealing to Post readers.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The deals involving prospects Robby Snelling, Adam Mazur, Dylan Lesko, Jarlin Susana and Robert Gasser have siphoned off much of the starting pitching talent that would have filled rotations in the upper levels.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Judges tasked with overseeing settlements may have no visibility into how much of an award is being siphoned off to third-party financiers, or how much pressure those financiers exert behind the scenes regarding potential settlements.
—Jaime Huff, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
The criminal case followed a civil lawsuit filed by CapRadio in December 2024 alleging Reina siphoned at least $900,000 from the broadcaster over roughly 10 years to pay for luxury travel, home renovations and other personal expenses.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Instead, it was siphoned off and exploited.
—Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The neighborhood, including Northwest Bronx, rebelled, pointing out that mall jobs paid little, small businesses would be crushed, and profits would be siphoned away to national corporations.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
The hearing wasn’t to focus on the merger itself, but on whether the broadcast ownership limits still make sense as viewers have migrated to streaming and tech giants like Meta and Google have siphoned off local ad markets.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
The Post began to bleed talent while its competitors siphoned off its subscribers, at times directly appealing to Post readers.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The deals involving prospects Robby Snelling, Adam Mazur, Dylan Lesko, Jarlin Susana and Robert Gasser have siphoned off much of the starting pitching talent that would have filled rotations in the upper levels.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Judges tasked with overseeing settlements may have no visibility into how much of an award is being siphoned off to third-party financiers, or how much pressure those financiers exert behind the scenes regarding potential settlements.
—Jaime Huff, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
The criminal case followed a civil lawsuit filed by CapRadio in December 2024 alleging Reina siphoned at least $900,000 from the broadcaster over roughly 10 years to pay for luxury travel, home renovations and other personal expenses.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Instead, it was siphoned off and exploited.
—Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for siphoned
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Country Day had rallied from a 14-point second-period deficit, trailing 23-9, when senior Jack Wegman drained a trio of three-pointers to key a 15-4 Falcons streak that narrowed the gap to 27-24 at intermission.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Feb. 2026
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The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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An old office space on the former Tokyo Electron campus in Southeast Austin was filled with presentation boards and leaflets on the final, chilly Saturday of January as residents funneled through to try to learn about the future of their neighborhood.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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The truth was that the MA plan would have funneled money from low-income seniors to a discretionary fund controlled by the mayor and union leaders.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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After Dalibor Dvorsky scored with 13 minutes left to put Slovakia ahead, Slafkovsky wired a shot past Saros on the power play and pumped his fist to the crowd.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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After teammate Cory Thiesse—you’re free to address them as Girl Cory and Boy Korey—delivered the game-winning shot in the eighth and final end, a sort of curling version of an inning, Dropkin pumped his fists, and waved his arms up to the crowd at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, these tech giants should certainly exercise more care in material directed at children.—
Erwin Chemerinsky,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Recommending housing, planning reforms The mayor directed Keane and Southard to conduct an examination of the structures of the Housing and Planning departments with the goal of making recommendations about potential strategic changes.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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For the Marc Jacobs show, which is always an NYFW standout, Fox channeled an enchanted doll come to life with a head full of thick, glossy, bouncy curls and lavender-gray makeup to mimic the color of her sheer catsuit and satin bra top.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Steven McDonald, a fallen hero of the department who channeled the agony of three devastating gunshot wounds into an enduring message of peace and forgiveness.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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During the press conference, Isaacman admitted that the spacecraft should never have carried astronauts, given the unresolved technical issues.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The feeling of dread only worsened as teammates carried her first to the sideline, where coaches and trainers eventually carried her to the locker room.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Parsons was the star pass rusher who conducted a hold-in as contract talks dragged on, which eventually led to him asking for a trade that was granted.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rebuilding Gaza is expected to take years and could cost upwards of $70 billion, according to an operational damage and needs assessment conducted last year by the United Nations, the European Union and the World Bank.—
Nicholas Kerr,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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We’re drawn to each design but really like the curved scallop edges and piped embellishments for an elegant bedscape.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Music piped through a loudspeaker, and the boys began to dance.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Siphoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphoned. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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