1
as in bobbing
to make short up-and-down movements
the thighs of the bicyclists were pumping furiously as they neared the finish line
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2
as in interrogating
to put a series of questions to
prying neighbors pumped the guileless child for information about the family's new pool
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3
as in draining
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
pumped water from the well
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Recent Examples of pumping
As such, a study like this doesn’t change her recommendations about pumping and feeding schedules.
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wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025
Several were pumping liquid concrete into gaps between the pre-cut stone panels.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Fracking means pumping millions of pounds of sand and millions of gallons of water and chemicals into each well with the necessary pressures to release the oil and gas.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
Enjoy a 3-hour call brand open bar, a basket menu item, and a live DJ pumping pre-fight hype for an unforgettable night on the Strip.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Perhaps most impressive is the vertical concrete-pumping technology that has already reached a height of 2,624 feet – an engineering milestone.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Entertainment aboard now also includes adrenaline-pumping attractions like Royal Caribbean’s Crown’s Edge, a skywalk that suddenly drops into a zipline over the ocean.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Travelers can expect to sail past incredible vistas of fjords and towering glaciers, or get their hearts pumping with a requisite polar plunge, diving into the icy waters for the ultimate rush.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
In one of the images, Culpo appeared to be pumping milk while getting her hair done.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025
Several were pumping liquid concrete into gaps between the pre-cut stone panels.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Fracking means pumping millions of pounds of sand and millions of gallons of water and chemicals into each well with the necessary pressures to release the oil and gas.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2025
Enjoy a 3-hour call brand open bar, a basket menu item, and a live DJ pumping pre-fight hype for an unforgettable night on the Strip.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Perhaps most impressive is the vertical concrete-pumping technology that has already reached a height of 2,624 feet – an engineering milestone.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Entertainment aboard now also includes adrenaline-pumping attractions like Royal Caribbean’s Crown’s Edge, a skywalk that suddenly drops into a zipline over the ocean.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
Travelers can expect to sail past incredible vistas of fjords and towering glaciers, or get their hearts pumping with a requisite polar plunge, diving into the icy waters for the ultimate rush.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
In one of the images, Culpo appeared to be pumping milk while getting her hair done.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pumping
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In a video Trump posted to a social media, a small boat can be seen bobbing the water before being struck, resulting in a cloud of black smoke.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Across the field, Granite Hills’ talented junior quarterback, Zac Benitez, chilled out, bobbing his head to tunes playing on his headphones.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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While occasional jealousy is natural, constant suspicion, interrogating whereabouts or pressuring the other person for explanations signals deeper trust issues.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the documentary jumps quickly between these stories without interrogating any of them in close detail.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Car dependency forces millions to borrow for an asset that immediately loses value, draining their wealth while binding them to a lifestyle with no real exit.—
Henrietta Moore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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We are retired, and this is draining us.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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In a new video with Insightec, the Oscar-winning screenwriter, 76, opened up about struggling for years with essential tremor, which left him unable to do simple tasks without shaking, such as holding a cup or writing by hand.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Steam the clams until the shells open, 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the size of the clams, shaking the pan once or twice.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Scientists are also examining endophytes from sources unrelated to the target plant.—
Anna Marija Helt,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Sep. 2025
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Investigators are examining whether Kirk's outspoken anti-transgender views played a role.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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So tech companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars to build out the data centers — giant, energy-sucking buildings full of computer servers — to ensure the US has the technical infrastructure to deliver all of the AI magic.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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In addition, Apple seems to have been able to execute the upgrade without sucking up your spare storage with excessively large video files.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One video posted to the social platform X appeared to show Kirk addressing the students, at one point speaking about gang violence, before being struck near the neck and later jerking to his left side.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
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The story follows a Jewish family across five generations, from childhood to adulthood, blending laughs and tear-jerking moments, just like in Bob-Waksberg’s other shows.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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According to the New York Times, this individual was the second person detained and later released by law enforcement authorities after questioning.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the Prime Minister’s absence has left British Jews questioning whether this government is serious about confronting the hatred consuming our country.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Pumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pumping. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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