siphon
Example Sentences
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Using its pores for filtration, the stationary sponge creates its own currents to siphon its prey—as it must, if it is to feed and remain motionless.
Williamson was charged with bank and tax fraud for allegedly siphoning campaign and COVID-19 recovery funds into her and an associate’s pockets and claiming personal luxuries as business expenses on tax forms.
From Los Angeles Times
The F5 hackers could have gained access to or siphoned information about all downstream clients.
From Barron's
The auto-parts seller’s new management has accused its former CEO, who stepped down after the company filed for bankruptcy in late September, of siphoning large sums of money from the company for his personal use.
Investigators earlier alleged a key Zelensky ally orchestrated a $100-million kickback scheme to siphon funds, triggering public anger at a time of widespread power outages caused by Russian attacks.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
