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as in to interrogate
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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as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
pumped water from the well
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Recent Examples of pump
Now water costs on his Tulare County farm have soared to about $1,500 an acre due to pumping restrictions created by California’s historic Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
That cleared the way for the Biden administration, working together with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration, to develop the current plan and the supporting biological opinions, which determine how much water can be pumped and how river flows are managed in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In effect, someone performing CPR is manually pumping blood through the body.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2025
White pumped the ball over to Jrue Holiday, who lobbed a pass into Porziņģis standing just a few feet from the hoop.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
That cleared the way for the Biden administration, working together with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration, to develop the current plan and the supporting biological opinions, which determine how much water can be pumped and how river flows are managed in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In effect, someone performing CPR is manually pumping blood through the body.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2025
White pumped the ball over to Jrue Holiday, who lobbed a pass into Porziņģis standing just a few feet from the hoop.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pump
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Instead, buoys bob on the surface while, seven feet below, long lines of kelp stretch through the frigid Atlantic waters.—
Heide Brandes,
thehustle.co,
24 Jan. 2025
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The most effective methods are those that involve movement, such as long strips of aluminum foil, holographic mylar tape streamers, or bobbing balloons, says Pierce.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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Orange County Public Schools said in a memo that administrators can't prevent immigration officers from showing up to interrogate or arrest students, per the Orlando Sentinel.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
24 Jan. 2025
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Breaking the rules sent Peter behind bars where he was interrogated before given a second chance by his boss Catherine to become a double agent, just like his traitor father.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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During her post-surgery recovery, simple tasks like bending over became incredibly difficult, leaving her feeling both physically and emotionally drained.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The result is a graceful character study that explores why someone’s capacity for warmth seems to have long been drained.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The coach reportedly failed to shake hands with the coaches of Denver Torah.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Video surveillance footage from inside the St. Paul Saloon showed Pickens shaking hands with Brown, then immediately making a phone call to Moore and tipping him off of Brown’s whereabouts.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2025
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Founded on the ethos of art as a form of mystic healing, the label reimagines the family heirloom—and invites its patrons to examine their relationship with objects.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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Each knife in the collection serves as a tactile work of art, designed to be held, examined, and admired.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Instead of jerking the wheel or hitting the brakes, try to apply the brakes gently and steer smoothly.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Examples include: Absence seizures typically cause someone to blink their eyes quickly or stare into space without accompanying muscle stiffness or jerking.—
Rosanna Sutherby,
Verywell Health,
2 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Democrats have questioned Kennedy’s qualifications for the role based on his past statements and unorthodox view of medicine.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk has questioned the microchip claims made by DeepSeek AI, a fast-emerging player in the artificial intelligence pool, which is starting to challenge the United States' control over the AI industry.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pump. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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