SUCTIONED Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

suctioned

verb

past tense of suction

as in pumped

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Interim peace accords in the 1990s recognized their water rights but preserved a system that allocated some 80% of water pumped from the main aquifer for Israeli use.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
The fish release ammonia through waste, which is filtered to remove solids, and what’s left is nitrates that are pumped into the pond, where the plants absorb them and grow.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026

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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

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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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