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as in to pump
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
we drained the water from the tank before cleaning it
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as in to spend
to make complete use of
virtually drained the country's natural resources
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as in to kill
to use up all the physical energy of
the long hike drained us
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Recent Examples of drain
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 June 2025
Sessions can trigger unexpected memories, body sensations, or emotional waves that leave you drained.
—Kathleen Ferraro, SELF, 4 June 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
The city’s stormwater drains and ditches are often clogged with tree limbs and other vegetative debris, according to residents.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
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Treating those chronic conditions already drains hundreds of billions of dollars a year.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 June 2025
Sessions can trigger unexpected memories, body sensations, or emotional waves that leave you drained.
—Kathleen Ferraro, SELF, 4 June 2025
Noun
Sand can also clog the washer's drain and drain pump, causing water to back up or ruining the pump entirely.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
The city’s stormwater drains and ditches are often clogged with tree limbs and other vegetative debris, according to residents.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
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Meta is pumping $14.3 billion into Scale AI as part of the deal, and will have a 49% stake in the artificial intelligence startup, but will not have any voting power, a Scale AI spokesperson said.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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This disrupts the heart's pumping action and stops blood flow through the body.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The turtle's transmitters will last two months, allowing Lang and partnering technicians to track how the turtles spend their summer.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Sacramento County’s budget outlines recommendations of how the county should spend its money throughout the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The California Department of Justice will investigate a fatal shooting by Los Angeles Police Department officers under a law that empowers the state attorney general to probe police shootings of unarmed people — despite the LAPD saying the man killed Tuesday was holding a gun.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The remains of another soldier killed during the same conflict remain in Gaza.—
Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Still, on May 4, India lowered sluice gates at the Baglihar dam, effectively reducing the downstream flow to Pakistan through the Chenab River by up to 90%, according to the Hindustan Times.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 May 2025
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This option returns the pond to its full former glory including sluice gate repair, dredging the full pond area and recreational enhancements to include 5.7 acres of open water and two fishing platforms.—
Erik S. Hanley,
Journal Sentinel,
9 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Russian crude shipments declined by 170,000 barrels per day in May, bringing total flows to a daily average of 3.24 million.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Inside, curved walls and airy, open layouts create a gentle flow throughout, while bespoke pieces by First Nations-Hungarian artist Tiarna Herczeg infuse the space with vibrant color and cultural richness.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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This program is a critical intervention to tap into that talent pool and align NYC’s economic growth with inclusive opportunity.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In a trailer for the album, Katt Williams was tapped as manager, taking us on a journey through Baby’s luxurious home — the same one featured in Architectural Digest.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
10 June 2025
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Endless arguments could consume tons of precious computing cycles.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Recipes for everything from ceviche mixto with popcorn (!) to flan to sweet plantains are sure to delight, and the book’s chatty, convivial tone is likely to linger in your mind long after the meal has been consumed and the dreaded dinner dishes are done.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Henson wore a look courtesy of Siriano’s fall 2025 ready-to-wear collection, which made its runway debut during New York Fashion Week in February 2025.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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One Amazon reviewer wore them during a trip to Italy and said their feet felt great after being on them all day in the heat.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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“Drain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drain. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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