SUCTIONED Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

suctioned

verb

past tense of suction

as in pumped

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Consequently, Disney pumped the brakes on its streaming output, leaving characters like Hawke’s Arthur Harrow and Isaac’s multifaceted Moon Knight in MCU limbo.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Regardless, Sarah Jane and Hailey are pumped to be performing as a same-sex pairing.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of pumped

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Simple snacks decanted into treat bags with labels feel instantly elevated.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026
Labels on airtight containers help identify ingredients at a glance, even when the packaging is removed or the contents are decanted.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026

Definition of decanted

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Postmortem commentaries on the campaign agreed that many factors were at play in Sinclair’s loss — FDR had kept his distance and progressive candidate Raymond Haight siphoned off votes from Sinclair — but Hollywood proudly took credit.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
But critics countered that the proposal would have siphoned money away from the Chicago Public Schools’ 72 other fine and performing arts campuses.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

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