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1
as in pumped
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 funneled
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 siphoned
The measure cut public workers' paychecks and siphoned off most of the strength of their unions.
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Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Jackson had run partially to spite Crawford and Clay, who opposed his rogue invasion of Spanish Florida in 1818, and siphoned their support in the South and West.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Dec. 2024
Despite not having a film in contention this year, Russell Crowe — the actor who, in this universe, robbed Denzel of his Training Day Oscar and siphoned votes away from him as a co-star in American Gangster — looms heavily over the decades-later sequel.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
The report by the Container Recycling Institute (CRI) used 2022 data and found that just 49% of beverage containers were recovered through the state's deposit law or siphoned to recycling programs.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has tried to deflect criticism of high drug prices by saying much of that income is siphoned off by the PBMs, companies that manage patients’ drug benefits on behalf of employers and health plans.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
Teen was considered a Familiar, or amateur witch, until his blue powers crackled to life out of his anger at the death of Alice (Ali Ahn) in Episode 5 after Agatha siphoned off her powers in the trial testing Agatha.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
The opening of what’s now Interstate 215 in the 1960s siphoned away Route 66 traffic.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Best new artist is Roan’s to lose, even if there will likely be some votes siphoned off by Carpenter, who undoubtedly is loved by much the same factions of Academy members that would naturally go for Roan.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Jackson had run partially to spite Crawford and Clay, who opposed his rogue invasion of Spanish Florida in 1818, and siphoned their support in the South and West.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Dec. 2024
Despite not having a film in contention this year, Russell Crowe — the actor who, in this universe, robbed Denzel of his Training Day Oscar and siphoned votes away from him as a co-star in American Gangster — looms heavily over the decades-later sequel.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
The report by the Container Recycling Institute (CRI) used 2022 data and found that just 49% of beverage containers were recovered through the state's deposit law or siphoned to recycling programs.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has tried to deflect criticism of high drug prices by saying much of that income is siphoned off by the PBMs, companies that manage patients’ drug benefits on behalf of employers and health plans.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
Teen was considered a Familiar, or amateur witch, until his blue powers crackled to life out of his anger at the death of Alice (Ali Ahn) in Episode 5 after Agatha siphoned off her powers in the trial testing Agatha.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
The opening of what’s now Interstate 215 in the 1960s siphoned away Route 66 traffic.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Best new artist is Roan’s to lose, even if there will likely be some votes siphoned off by Carpenter, who undoubtedly is loved by much the same factions of Academy members that would naturally go for Roan.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for siphoned
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Then, as the place pumped with energy, the camera panned to Darnold.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Agriculture uses much of the water that is diverted and pumped in California.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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Written and directed by Zargara, the short follows Arash (Sia Alipour), a young athlete on the cusp of professional wrestling stardom.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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It will be directed by Robert Alexander, Marshall Curry, Neil Berkeley and Jason Zeldes.Peter White, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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At tropical destinations or areas with high rates of illnesses transmitted by mosquitos, use insect repellent and consider mosquito nets, Robinson says.Gary Stoller, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Although no one has yet caught bird flu from their morning cereal or latte, there is strong evidence that the virus can be transmitted through raw milk.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Siphoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphoned. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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