Definitions

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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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said three pumping appliances and a height vehicle remained at the scene on Sunday morning.

From BBC

For those of us who work out alone, jogging on the sidewalk or pumping iron in the living room, Apple’s AI-powered Workout Buddy aims to keep you motivated.

From The Wall Street Journal

"There will be money pumping in," he said.

From BBC

Production has fallen nearly 70% since the late 1990s, when the country was pumping more than 3.5 million barrels a day.

From Barron's

Everything was vibrating, my heart was pumping and I jumped to the window.

From BBC