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also syphon
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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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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
If discovering tiny insect casings or sticky residue, this often indicates those insects with piercing and sucking mouthparts that slowly siphon sap from plants, depleting their ability to feed themselves through photosynthesis.
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Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
According to Stanford’s White, although Union Pacific had a huge amount of capital, much of it was siphoned off to the Credit Mobilier, the construction company working on the project, which was owned by insiders at the time.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
And the rise of Restore Britain, another hard-right party amplified by Elon Musk which advocates for the large-scale deportation of migrants, has siphoned off some support for Reform too.
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Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
To quickly and temporarily get rid of standing water, use a wet/dry vac, siphon away the puddle, or sweep it away with a broom.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
According to Stanford’s White, although Union Pacific had a huge amount of capital, much of it was siphoned off to the Credit Mobilier, the construction company working on the project, which was owned by insiders at the time.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
And the rise of Restore Britain, another hard-right party amplified by Elon Musk which advocates for the large-scale deportation of migrants, has siphoned off some support for Reform too.
—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
To quickly and temporarily get rid of standing water, use a wet/dry vac, siphon away the puddle, or sweep it away with a broom.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for siphon
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Several environmental groups have also proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures.
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The president said that his administration would have to drain the pool and start over again as the new liner shed chunks of itself.
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The Iranian regime has made its atomic ambitions abundantly clear, and has funneled enormous resources into this project over the past several decades.
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In 2022 alone, Anthony Carone funneled money to his brother to the tune of $500,000 through his law firm bank account, prosecutors said.
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The Willy Chavarria show was air-conditioned, pumped with Xinú perfume and felt expensive.
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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.
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has directed all questions about ransom notes to the FBI.
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According to prosecutors, Edmond was directed by co-conspirators to make straw purchases of firearms from Georgia gun stores that were later transported and distributed to gang members in the Chicago area.
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The theme continues with gold contrast stitching and embroidered eyelets in the same color to suggest rivets, as well as piping on the heel taking after the interior of selvedge denim.
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Copper, also on the list, has traditional uses such as piping for plumbing, but is also needed in electronics and the automotive industry.
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The key is to channel this energy into proactive preparation, focusing on personal growth and shaping change rather than chasing every prediction.
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Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie looked like Serie A regulars, Folarin Balogun’s finishing was on song and Gio Reyna put to rest any doubts about his selection by channelling his inner Luka Modric.
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Just assume that any animal is going to carry disease, and rabies is one of them.
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Fujimori’s presidency marks a return of her family’s political brand to Peru’s highest office — a movement that has long carried a complicated relationship with the United States.
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“Siphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siphon. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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