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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
Groups supporting Krishnamoorthi also sought to boost Kelly as a way to siphon votes away from Stratton, but the lieutenant governor managed to sail to victory in a crowded primary field.
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
Late one night, an Oxnard ambulance driver prepared to head to an emergency call and found a teenage woman there in the dark, siphoning gas from his ambulance’s tank.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Abughazaleh and Biss both individually claimed in a Times profile of the race that the move was an effort to siphon support from their campaign.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
The 23-count indictment accused them of conspiring to pad McCluskie’s salary by siphoning $225,000 in campaign funds from his boss, former Attorney General Xavier Becerra, after Becerra joined the Biden administration as a Cabinet official and McCluskie became his chief of staff.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026
Late one night, an Oxnard ambulance driver prepared to head to an emergency call and found a teenage woman there in the dark, siphoning gas from his ambulance’s tank.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Abughazaleh and Biss both individually claimed in a Times profile of the race that the move was an effort to siphon support from their campaign.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
The 23-count indictment accused them of conspiring to pad McCluskie’s salary by siphoning $225,000 in campaign funds from his boss, former Attorney General Xavier Becerra, after Becerra joined the Biden administration as a Cabinet official and McCluskie became his chief of staff.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Knueppel nearly recorded his first career triple-double, posting 26 points along with 11 rebounds and eight assists, draining 6 of 10 shots beyond the arc.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Schedule a brief meeting to set fair deadlines so people understand how to support your goals without draining your reserves.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Officials say the group funnels funds to Gaza that directly support Hamas and its military wing, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, and serves as a financial hub and headquarters for the Muslim Brotherhood.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Stolen identities were also used to open bank accounts under fake names, with the accounts used to funnel funds from the scheme.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
19 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,
22 Mar. 2026
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Environmental groups estimate that thousands of fish are killed each year by the federal and state projects that pump water from the Delta, with the Central Valley Project specifically killing fish by cutting flows into San Francisco Bay-Delta and blocking salmon migration.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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They have been seen directing snaking security lines and passing out water bottles to tired travelers.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Neighbors said King retaliated by erecting a floodlight directed at the neighbor’s house, along with blasting loud music.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Allow mixture to soften to piping consistency.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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Several projects slated to pipe fuel into the region from as far as Texas and the Midwest are yet to reach a final investment decision.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Fast-growing urban areas in the western United States have found ways to raise groundwater levels by tapping river water and channeling it underground.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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There were several moments like this throughout the show, as viewers took the opportunity to channel their own inner rage at people who have wronged them into Allen’s songwriting.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Analysts say the referendum carries international implications as well.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Air Canada Express CRJ-900 plane, operated by its regional partner Jazz Aviation, was carrying 72 passengers and four crew members from Montreal, based on a preliminary passenger list that remained subject to confirmation.—
Gursimran Mehar,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Siphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphon. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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