- present tense form of pump (3rd person singular).
pumps
Example Sentences
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What are heat pumps and how much do they cost?
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Growth was driven by an uptick in European demand for heat pumps, and stronger-than-expected appetite in the U.S. despite the termination of government subsidies at the end of 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Power cuts mean that water pumps grind to a halt.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
The hospital-grade pumps and pump kits have been bought from funding provided by the Jersey Community Foundation, bosses said.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
The pumps are powered by turbines, which are driven by steam coming from the reactor.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
