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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
The unusually large size of this bulge compared with the galaxy’s disk is possibly thanks to UGC 10043 siphoning material from a nearby dwarf galaxy.
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Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
There's no worry that your data is getting siphoned by spyware or your data spied upon.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Just a few days ago, Pitaro revisited the concept during an appearance on Don Yaeger’s Corporate Competitor Podcast, emphasizing that while the new DTC offering may siphon off customers from the linear-TV channel, ESPN will remain vigilant about protecting the old school cable ecosystem.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
About six years after Jackson deposited her inheritance in the bank, the Star reported that a bank employee siphoned her account and embezzled about $700,000.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
There's no worry that your data is getting siphoned by spyware or your data spied upon.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Just a few days ago, Pitaro revisited the concept during an appearance on Don Yaeger’s Corporate Competitor Podcast, emphasizing that while the new DTC offering may siphon off customers from the linear-TV channel, ESPN will remain vigilant about protecting the old school cable ecosystem.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024
About six years after Jackson deposited her inheritance in the bank, the Star reported that a bank employee siphoned her account and embezzled about $700,000.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for siphon
Verb
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The actress complemented the dress with a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps in a similar, though darker, hue.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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But a couple of Gang Green’s defensive standouts are pumped to see what new head coach Aaron Glenn will do to take the D to a new level.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The payment was funneled to Costanzo through a company owned by a close family member.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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If Iran does funnel the chemicals towards missile fuel production, especially on weapons destined for Russia, that will be of greater concern, the source said.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
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Natural calamities—floods, earthquakes, droughts, landslides—have also drained resources.—
Belinda Luscombe,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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The savvy used patronage to expand, not drain, their wealth.—
Brian Klaas,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The power of the purse Another law under pressure is the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, a response to Nixon's refusal to spend funds as directed by Congress.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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Montenegro was nominated for 1998’s Central Station, also directed by Salles.—
Seth Abramovitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Sundance Film Festival has long established itself as the most important showcase for American independent cinema, piping out work from bold new filmmakers into a fickle, yet potentially receptive, movie-loving world.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Transfer mixture to a pastry bag and carefully pipe the filling into cooked egg whites.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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The endoscope transmits images of the tissues to a screen, and healthcare providers may collect a tissue sample for biopsy.7 A Quick Review Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes abdominal pain along with other digestive symptoms, such as diarrhea and constipation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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The whole thing takes place in a fully immersive VR environment, of course, with some clever bandwidth optimization inspired by the way humans see that transmits higher-resolution images only where the user is looking.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Siphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphon. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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