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also syphon
1
as in to drain
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
Investigators say tax revenue intended for community arts projects may have been siphoned off instead.
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James Ward, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Yet prosecutors believe Knox siphoned money away from those contracts to take a family trip to Disneyland, buy subscriptions to streaming services and pay off stacks of personal credit card bills, among other expenses.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Since its founding, the Northfield Allotments have shrunk to a few acres, land siphoned off over the years by developers.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Investigators say funds meant for critical energy infrastructure, including wartime grid repairs after Russian attacks, were siphoned off through contract kickbacks.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
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James Ward, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Yet prosecutors believe Knox siphoned money away from those contracts to take a family trip to Disneyland, buy subscriptions to streaming services and pay off stacks of personal credit card bills, among other expenses.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Since its founding, the Northfield Allotments have shrunk to a few acres, land siphoned off over the years by developers.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Investigators say funds meant for critical energy infrastructure, including wartime grid repairs after Russian attacks, were siphoned off through contract kickbacks.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for siphon
Verb
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Use your hands to agitate the greens (this will dislodge any stubborn bits of grit or dirt), then drain and spin dry.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Improper Amount of Water Dogwoods prefer well-draining soil, and excessive watering can affect the number of flowers (and leaves) on the tree.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit further accuses Anderson of using two offshoot LLCs and a real estate company to funnel himself around $5 million in additional profits.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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That included rapidly funnelling numerous Rainbow trout into Wyandotte County Lake using a tube, something that more than 20 residents came out to see.—
Sofi Zeman
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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Winners Alliance did not control GST’s board, did not direct GST’s operational decisions, and did not instruct GST on whether, when, or how to stage events.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The governor directed his team to match the brash communication tactics emanating from the White House.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Electric and piped natural gas bills became the two largest drivers of inflation last year—rising 7% and 11%, respectively, in 2025—and they’re projected to keep increasing this year and beyond.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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That’s partly because heat pumps work by extracting heat from outdoor air, compressing it and piping it indoors, a thermal magic trick that’s harder to perform in places with subzero winters.—
Ben Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Padilla breaks a few times, channeling Heidi Gardner, and the crowd gets amused.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Mar. 2026
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Call upon the happy and good vibes by channeling those aura nails.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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In these materials, applying an electric field aligns small electric charges within the crystal structure, reducing the scattering of heat-carrying vibrations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The charges Mountbatten-Windsor faces carry the possibility of a lifetime sentence.—
Christine Valora,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Siphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphon. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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