as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
the whole city's so pumped for this championship that it's unbelievable
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as in bobbed
to make short up-and-down movements
the thighs of the bicyclists were pumping furiously as they neared the finish line
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as in interrogated
to put a series of questions to
prying neighbors pumped the guileless child for information about the family's new pool
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as in drained
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
pumped water from the well
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Recent Examples of pumped
Vulture, 17 Apr. 2022
After last week’s vote, advisers said, Mr. Biden seemed more pumped up for the challenge.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2022
Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
The spectral microscope that the IAS scientists built included a small, sealed chamber in which the bit of asteroid grit was placed; the chamber was pumped free of earthly atmosphere to prevent contamination that would yield misleading results.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
In this episode, Howser gawps at installation art, gets very pumped for VHS or Beta, marvels at golf carts.
—Vulture, 17 Apr. 2022
After last week’s vote, advisers said, Mr. Biden seemed more pumped up for the challenge.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2022
Verb
That includes handling permitting and managing how much water is pumped from the aquifer by users including cities, utilities, businesses and individuals with private aquifer wells.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
The spectral microscope that the IAS scientists built included a small, sealed chamber in which the bit of asteroid grit was placed; the chamber was pumped free of earthly atmosphere to prevent contamination that would yield misleading results.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pumped
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Universal Studios is apparently just as eager as Back to the Future fans for a fourth film — but director Robert Zemeckis isn’t as excited about the possibility.Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, across social media on Wednesday, people were hoping — praying, even — that these ominous, panic-inducing spam messages might finally end, posting pictures of thoughtful politicians, or even excited Oprahs, to illustrate the point.David Mack, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Viewers saw him being interrogated by the police about his father-in-law’s death.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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After receiving the tip, police launched an immediate investigation and encountered the parents of the children at a hotel in nearby Newton County, where the couple was interrogated, Wallace tells PEOPLE.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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The time of breakup is considered the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and avid bettors use all kinds of homespun algorithms to predict the time of breakup, incorporating such data as annual snowfall, temperature patterns, and even train schedules.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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After the episode aired on July 17, the TikToker (and an avid astrology believer) tells PEOPLE that fans were quick to look skyward to reason why the duo had such a natural rapport.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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But, starting in the 1980s, the repression of 1968 was discussed more openly as demands for democratic change shook the dominance of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, which ruled Mexico for most of the 20th century.Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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The two shook hands at the top of the evening and repeatedly agreed with each other throughout the debate on the major issues facing the country.Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Using advanced microscopy techniques, the researchers closely examined the changes on the surface of the plastic material.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
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How to Lower the Risk of Premature Death There are steps everyone, of every race and ethnicity, can take to minimize their risk of premature death from many of the causes examined in the study, Arun says.Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Some eager District 9 voters arrived at St. Bernard Catholic Church before the polls opened at 7 a.m., volunteer greeter Bob Klein of Appleton said.Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Even at 31, clad in saggy suit pants, Kirk has the affect of an eager college conservative.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The elements of my performance that have been questioned are quite clearly a statement in opposition to fascism, injustice, and bigotry in all its forms.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Many people, including fire officials, have questioned why the crew was working in dry brush amid triple-digit temperatures.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Elevated superhero fare like Watchmen received an enthusiastic welcome to the tune of 26 nominations and 11 wins including Outstanding Limited Series.Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The enthusiastic turnout demonstrates that the public still holds a strong belief and the purpose of our elections.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Pumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pumped. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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