- present tense form of pump (3rd person singular).
pumps
Example Sentences
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The left atrium receives oxygen rich blood returning from the lungs, while the left ventricle pumps that blood throughout the body.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
Environmental groups said the plan threatens local wildlife, since six pumps would need to be built in desert tortoise habitats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
There are some heat pumps that can also work as air conditioning systems, although Which? says this depends on the type and whether the model is reversible.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Farmers use electric pumps to draw more water out of the ground for irrigation, depleting groundwater levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
She struts around the room in her white pumps and gives us the ballots to vote for Miss Congeniality.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
