SUCTIONED Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

suctioned

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past tense of suction

as in pumped

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That would mean oil, which is being pumped full out in the world and can't be reined in that quickly, would fill tankers everywhere and the only way to not upset the supply market would be to dump it anywhere.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
Over 600 million gallons of that water have now been drained, treated to remove contaminants and pumped deep underground.

— Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

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Simple snacks decanted into treat bags with labels feel instantly elevated.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026
Labels on airtight containers help identify ingredients at a glance, even when the packaging is removed or the contents are decanted.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026

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Postmortem commentaries on the campaign agreed that many factors were at play in Sinclair’s loss — FDR had kept his distance and progressive candidate Raymond Haight siphoned off votes from Sinclair — but Hollywood proudly took credit.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
But critics countered that the proposal would have siphoned money away from the Chicago Public Schools’ 72 other fine and performing arts campuses.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

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