Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of suction
The inflation and deflation of the balloon acts as a suctioning force to help draw blood flow out from the heart during its contraction phase.
—
Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Dilation and curettage is a surgical procedure where the cervix is dilated and an instrument called a curette is used to suction or scrape the uterine lining, removing the baby from inside the uterus.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Doctors insert a straw-like tube into the uterus and gently suction out any remaining pregnancy tissue.
—Lizzie Presser, ProPublica, 25 Nov. 2024
After making a centimeter-long incision under the chin and, in some cases, two additional poke holes, one behind each earlobe, doctors insert a steel cannula to break up and suction out excess fat.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for suction 
Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Dilation and curettage is a surgical procedure where the cervix is dilated and an instrument called a curette is used to suction or scrape the uterine lining, removing the baby from inside the uterus.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Doctors insert a straw-like tube into the uterus and gently suction out any remaining pregnancy tissue.
—Lizzie Presser, ProPublica, 25 Nov. 2024
After making a centimeter-long incision under the chin and, in some cases, two additional poke holes, one behind each earlobe, doctors insert a steel cannula to break up and suction out excess fat.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for suction
Thesaurus Entries Near suction
Cite this Entry
“Suction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suction. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share