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also syphon
1
as in to pump
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
I let the stranded motorist siphon some of my gas so he could be on his way
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2
as in to funnel
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
investigators discovered that the so-called charitable organization was siphoning funds for personal use
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Recent Examples of siphon
Despite pleading for international assistance with the quake damage, the junta has siphoned off supplies to the capital, Naypyidaw, and set up roadblocks to prevent volunteers from entering towns and more remote areas.
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Hannah Beech, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Social media, endless news cycles, and external crises siphon attention away from internal priorities.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
But as streaming platforms continue to siphon off tens of millions of younger viewers, traditional TV is about to be relegated to second-screen status.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
House Republicans have accused the DeSantis administration of using a charity related to Hope Florida to siphon public money that primarily goes to poor families into political causes.
—Kirby Wilson, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
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Hannah Beech, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Social media, endless news cycles, and external crises siphon attention away from internal priorities.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
But as streaming platforms continue to siphon off tens of millions of younger viewers, traditional TV is about to be relegated to second-screen status.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
House Republicans have accused the DeSantis administration of using a charity related to Hope Florida to siphon public money that primarily goes to poor families into political causes.
—Kirby Wilson, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for siphon
Verb
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The small crew pumped their fists after the rankings were announced.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2025
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The girls cooked lunch over campfires, pumped the water from wells and took younger girls on their first overnight campout.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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The Gulf is a major oil exporter, with the fossil fuel then funneling through Iran's Strait of Hormuz to the rest of the world, raising the weight of its geopolitical assertions.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Now, under his leadership and with board input, the organization will double its giving and speed up the pace of impact — funneling money into global health, education, poverty reduction, and climate innovation.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
8 May 2025
Verb
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These clocks will, unfortunately, drain your batteries a little quicker but probably not fast enough to really take notice.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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They’re emotionally drained, exhausted by the mental gymnastics that have such a profound effect on their franchise’s direction.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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Those critiques gave rise to fears that the Marshals could be caught in the middle of a power struggle if the White House or Justice Department direct them to ignore a court order or to yank security from judges, the Democrats said.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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Jonathan Spector’s play will be directed for TimeLine by Lili-Anne Brown and staged at a Chicago venue yet to be announced.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The volunteers then sat in the basement of Marsh Chapel, at Boston University, and listened to a Good Friday sermon piped in from the pulpit above them.—
Michael Pollan,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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People are lounging on floor cushions, nestled on the couch, mingling and making art by the communal table, and lining up in front of the bar—waiting as the bartender prepares their drink of choice: piping hot tea.—
Jasmine Ting,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Of particular concern right now are native Culex mosquitoes, which can transmit deadly West Nile virus, Diaz said.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Balancing the critical need to expand the capacity to generate and transmit electricity within Maryland with environmental and other considerations is a daunting challenge, as demonstrated by the controversy over the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) proposed by PJM Interconnection.—
David Plymyer,
Baltimore Sun,
19 May 2025
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“Siphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphon. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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