suctioning

Definition of suctioningnext
present participle of suction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for suctioning
Verb
  • Your adrenaline’s pumping [after] being out for a while.
    Daily News, Daily News, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Lavrenov is still pumping his fist and yelling to no one in particular after an inspired play because of what the sport means to him.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Generally, blood bank technicians have had to work on decanting these layers one unit at a time in order to produce the distinct products that are routinely used to treat everything from severe blood loss to cancer.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Wide-mouth jars with screw-on lids for decanting pantry goods and for storing leftovers in the fridge.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The energy on the Invite deal is so intense that its siphoning off attention on other sales titles, said one source.
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Online sellers were siphoning customers and big name brands had begun to sell goods from their own stores.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Suctioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suctioning. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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