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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
Every time a customer pays with a credit card, 2 to 4 percent of that sale is siphoned off before a business ever sees the money.
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Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Most of them run on some of the dirtiest fuel in the world, the leftover gunk after all the other useful parts are siphoned off to make gasoline and other more valuable petroleum products.
—Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Over the weekend, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau had moved resources into the state, pointing to the Feeding Our Future investigation, which uncovered an at least $250 million scheme that siphoned federal food aid intended for children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Authorities say Martinez opened joint accounts without the victim's authorization and siphoned off more than $500,000 in a matter of months.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Black Friday maintains its status as the year’s biggest volume day, but early holiday sales will have siphoned away some business.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
That said, most wetlands are in a rather sad state—siphoned for farming or grazing animals as well as meat and fiber production and annually releasing around two gigatons of carbon dioxide globally.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Nov. 2025
Taxpayers at the state and local level would see more money siphoned away from infrastructure, education, and public safety to make up for investment losses and to pay public pension debt.
—Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025
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.
—Jonathan Randles, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Most of them run on some of the dirtiest fuel in the world, the leftover gunk after all the other useful parts are siphoned off to make gasoline and other more valuable petroleum products.
—Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Over the weekend, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau had moved resources into the state, pointing to the Feeding Our Future investigation, which uncovered an at least $250 million scheme that siphoned federal food aid intended for children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Authorities say Martinez opened joint accounts without the victim's authorization and siphoned off more than $500,000 in a matter of months.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
Black Friday maintains its status as the year’s biggest volume day, but early holiday sales will have siphoned away some business.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
That said, most wetlands are in a rather sad state—siphoned for farming or grazing animals as well as meat and fiber production and annually releasing around two gigatons of carbon dioxide globally.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Nov. 2025
Taxpayers at the state and local level would see more money siphoned away from infrastructure, education, and public safety to make up for investment losses and to pay public pension debt.
—Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 23 Nov. 2025
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.
—Jonathan Randles, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for siphoned
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Even hospital appointments were overwhelming, with bright lights leaving her drained and overstimulated.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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This vast gulf between us, not just as Americans but as human beings, has drained me of hope.—
Bao Phi,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The fact that money is being deceptively extracted from Americans and funneled to foreign governments and crime rings, harming economic security, stoking fear and empowering bad foreign actors, is a national emergency.—
Caroline Melear,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Williamson, Newsom’s former chief of staff, pleaded not guilty in November in a scheme to enrich her friend Sean McCluskie, a longtime deputy to former Attorney General Xavier Becerra, using money funneled from one of Becerra’s dormant campaign accounts.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Looking distinctly German in his polo-neck shirt and flushed by the heat, Jaissle pumped his fists and roared, as backroom staff and players scattered in celebration.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Water from Poseidon’s Carlsbad plant costs San Diegans three times the water pumped from Northern California or the Colorado River.—
Doug Liden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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This funding is directed toward data centers and Nvidia chips.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The writer-director and sometimes actor, who has co-written and directed five movies starring Italian comedy sensation Checco Zalone, just became part of a record-breaking feat.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yachting is supplying funds that are properly channeled into grassroots development projects that align with scientific conservation efforts and a preservation-first approach to tourism.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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Highlight play Alexander-Walker channeled his inner contortionist in the second quarter.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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One fan entered Melbourne Park with a grounds pass, bought dozens of burgers and carried them out for his friends to eat.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some are on the small side so they can be easily carried once filled.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The annual point-in-time count, which is imperfect but offers a snapshot of homelessness, is conducted in late January each year.—
Jon Murray,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kristi Noem may have to fall on her sword, but a major reset of how ICE operations in Minneapolis are conducted is the best way to get the country back on track in terms of enforcing immigration law.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 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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And while the material is impressive enough on its own, the green embroidery that’s delicately piped around the edge of the top sheet and pillowcases give it a timeless look fit for a magazine spread.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Siphoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphoned. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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