siphons

verb

variants also syphons
present tense third-person singular of siphon
1
as in drains
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 channels
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 siphons Constantly landing on jokes — like in its portrayal of Lockjaw and his efforts to become a member of the Christmas Adventurers Club, a powerful white-supremacists faction — siphons a sense of urgency from the film’s sketches of American unrest and white male violence. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025 The filing comes days after Spotify was accused in another class action lawsuit of permitting massive amounts of streaming fraud on its platform, which siphons royalties from artists whose numbers aren’t artificially inflated. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for siphons
  1. drains
  2. channels
  3. pumps
  4. funnels
  5. directs
  6. pipes
  7. carries
Verb
  • But pushing through outdoor events in 90+-degree weather drains cognitive reserves rather than replenishing them.
    — Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Nutrient leaching when water drains out of containers and baskets adds to the problem.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Definition of drains
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  • This guest channels major Euro-Summer energy with a linen blouse, relaxed pants, and a coordinating headscarf.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • Consider this pleated tunic dress instead, which channels the same relaxed, button-up silhouette for a fraction of the cost.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of channels
Verb
  • From sharp Christian Louboutin pumps to edgy boots, and plenty of Saint Laurent designs, take a look at more of her standout shoe moments in 2026 below.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • Zendaya let the gown shine, keeping her accessories simple with her go-to Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps, a Rolex on her left wrist, and two diamond rings, including her engagement sparkler.
    — Afia Asamoah, InStyle, 24 July 2026
Definition of pumps
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  • The money funnels up, and then out at the end of the year to pay partners, and the whole thing starts over.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
  • An ordinance funnels that 1% into school employee bonuses, which topped $50,000 for some local teachers, according to Meta.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Definition of funnels
Verb
  • Two panels along the upper and lower body of the Hubble can also be removed to expose the mirrors, as well as the central baffle that directs the light from stars and galaxies to the observatory’s instruments and primary mirror.
    — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Hayato Kawai, whose credits include Disney+ series Gannibal, also directs.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of directs
Verb
  • The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, which pipes fresh water from the mainland throughout the Keys, said in a statement that the break happened on Conch Key, which is about 14 miles north of the Middle Keys city of Marathon.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • The company also currently pipes water to 26 of its own data centers, and is working on more than 100 more such water reclamation projects.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Definition of pipes
Verb
  • The Cherry Creek Arch Bridge carries State Highway 83 through the canyon, linking communities from Parker to Colorado Springs.
    — Karen Leigh, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Felix Jimenez, 38, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, a charge that carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, but can be up to 40 years, according to federal authorities.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of carries

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