pumping

[puhm-ping] / ˈpʌm pɪŋ /

VERB

draw or push out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drain draw inject pour push send siphon supply tap

STRONG

dilate distend draft drive elevate empty force inflate swell

WEAK

bail out blow up draw off drive out force out

Antonyms

STRONG

compress contract deflate lessen shrink

WEAK

answer reply

VERB

question relentlessly

Synonyms

STRONG

grill interrogate probe query question quiz

WEAK

cross-examine draw out give the third degree worm out of

Antonyms

STRONG

answer reply

Example Sentences

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Fuel rationing has shortened queues, but on Thursday, the government began limiting water supply hours to conserve reserves and save pumping costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

In a statement, they said Russia has been "pumping out malicious and completely baseless accusations about their work".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

A sprawling industrial complex sitting just off Australia's western coast, the Gorgon plant is capable of pumping out more than 15 million metric tonnes of gas each year.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

As customers were being interviewed pumping gas Thursday, an attendant approached a Times reporter and asked them to leave, noting it was private property.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

He ran in terror, straining every muscle, pumping his legs, his arms, not daring to look back.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi