- present tense form of pump (3rd person singular).
pumps
Example Sentences
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Storage tanks need a minimum amount of oil just to keep their pumps working; the industry calls it “tank bottoms.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Some of the eco-friendly schemes at the site include efficient heat pumps, solar panels and the collection of spare water from bathroom sinks and rainfall.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
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
The pumps are powered by turbines, which are driven by steam coming from the reactor.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
