suctioning

Definition of suctioningnext
present participle of suction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for suctioning
Verb
  • Malaysian diver Lee Kian Lie, who is involved in the operation, said workers were pumping water out of the cave.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 May 2026
  • The team has been pumping water out of the cave to give the men an easier exit.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • To reduce visual clutter, especially around the kitchen sink, the designer suggests decanting everyday essentials, such as hand and dish soap, into beautiful, uniform vessels.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Watch this video for tips on decanting and organizing spices.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Gen Z’s consumer behavior has already shown that this generation refuses to fit into the traditional marketing funnel, siphoning neatly from awareness to consideration to purchase.
    Brieane Olson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
  • The pair pleaded guilty to charges that included siphoning $225,000 from Becerra’s dormant campaign account to pad McCluskie’s salary.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
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“Suctioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suctioning. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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