suctioned

verb

past tense of suction
as in pumped

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  1. pumped
  2. decanted
  3. siphoned
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  • Fresh water is often pumped into the caverns during rapid drawdowns, which dissolves the salt walls, Misra said.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The person who pumped the gas can be seen wearing a black balaclava style mask and dark clothing, the warrant affidavit said.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of pumped
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  • 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
  • Unused guest toiletries are decanted for use in staff changing rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Definition of decanted
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  • The rise of other Jeffco programs also siphoned off talent that might have previously open enrolled at Columbine.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That unsustainable spike has siphoned away money to fund, for example, street repairs, public transit and health care services for the needy.
    — Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of siphoned
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“Suctioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suctioned. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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