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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
And other places, like Las Vegas, siphoned the star power.
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Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Creeks siphoned to supply water for both the crops and camps would have otherwise nurtured wildlife and park vegetation, the NPS said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
As a drug siphoned from type 2 diabetes medications, GLP-1s act like a hormone your body uses to regulate blood sugar and appetite.
—Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Musk sees Vance as the MAGA successor to Trump and is afraid a third party would syphon votes from him.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
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Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Creeks siphoned to supply water for both the crops and camps would have otherwise nurtured wildlife and park vegetation, the NPS said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
As a drug siphoned from type 2 diabetes medications, GLP-1s act like a hormone your body uses to regulate blood sugar and appetite.
—Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
Musk sees Vance as the MAGA successor to Trump and is afraid a third party would syphon votes from him.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for siphon
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Travelers can expect to sail past incredible vistas of fjords and towering glaciers, or get their hearts pumping with a requisite polar plunge, diving into the icy waters for the ultimate rush.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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In another shot, Elordi is seen dancing solo while pumping his fists in the air.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Spagnuolo is very clear about supposed bribes paid by pharmaceutical companies in the context of purchases by Andis, to the tune of 5 to 8 percent, which were funneled directly into the pockets of the Menems and Karina.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Last year, then-president Biden funneled billions of dollars in grants to Intel via the CHIPS and Science Act.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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The cool-season annual needs full sun and well-draining soil to grow, and prefers mild temperatures.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Fraudulent pet listings are leaving victims emotionally devastated and financially drained, Dennis Horton, senior director of the Rockford Regional Office, said in the announcement.—
Abreanna Blose,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The emergency proclamation authorizes the Hawaii National Guard to assist civilian authorities and directs all state agencies to cooperate in response efforts.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Mourinho’s arrival at United was a response to some of the criticisms directed at his predecessor, Louis van Gaal.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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One of the most cost-effective ways to throw a wrench in the gears of the surveillance state is by piping your service through a virtual private network, and a new announcement from ExpressVPN makes professional-grade protection more affordable and flexible than ever.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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To make sure drivers don’t miss critical cues, important noises can also be piped directly into the cabin via the headrest.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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Jumbotrons at Tiananmen Square beamed the image to the 50,000 people gathered under the beating Beijing sun to witness the spectacle, many waving small Chinese flags, while state media transmitted it to televisions across China and the world.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rabies is a virus that is transmitted to humans by a bite or scratch from a rabid animal, according to the CDC.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Siphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphon. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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