variants
also syphons
1
as in pumps
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 funnels
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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Verb
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Humanity pumps 40 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere each year.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025 -
Miley Cyrus pulled ivory Paris Texas pumps for a Schiaparelli gown at Tribeca.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Making matters worse for Allaire and his colleagues, the Rhode Island 401(a) account automatically funnels many participants into a costly product that generates profits to TIAA, the huge New York financial firm designated by the state to handle the plan.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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On Earth, our magnetic field funnels those particles toward the poles, giving rise to the famous northern and southern lights.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sulfur tends to form long chains during charging and discharging, which blocks the flow of ions and quickly drains the battery’s power.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Bring it all to life this month by saying yes only to the people, opportunities, and experiences that excite you, and no to anyone or anything that drains your bright light.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fatih Akin directs, from an autobiographical screenplay by octogenarian filmmaker Hark Bohm.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tim Mielants—who also led last year’s adaptation of Small Things Like These—directs.—
Emily Temple
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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To be sure, the designer channels his colorful world, feelings and personal journey in his sustainable brand.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Toni Collette plays the enigmatic woman who runs the joint, complete with oversize glasses, flowing hippie hair, and a bell that channels Weapons’s Aunt Gladys.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2025
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Once embedded, the sensors feed their data to a roadside measurement unit, which stores and transmits the information for analysis.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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The choice Task makes to soften Ruffalo’s natural affability and presence in favor of Pelphrey’s Robbie—who transmits anger and despair with palpable, desperate energy—is a fascinating one, requiring humility from one actor and intense commitment from the other.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Siphons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphons. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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