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siphon

[sahy-fuhn] / ˈsaɪ fən /
NOUN
pipe
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Software stocks are finally making a tentative comeback after being pummeled by fears that artificial intelligence could siphon business away.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

But for anyone who’s tangled with an eating disorder — and the way its tendrils quietly siphon joy from even the simplest routines — it is something.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, a newer entrant, Broadridge Financial Solutions, is seeking to siphon off some of their clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

The alleged scam, and others like it, led to extensive soul-searching by streaming services on how to better protect artists from people abusing AI to siphon off royalty payments.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 16, 2025

They came to a second siphon and knelt again.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson