as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
the whole city's so pumped for this championship that it's unbelievable
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as in bobbed
to make short up-and-down movements
the thighs of the bicyclists were pumping furiously as they neared the finish line
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as in interrogated
to put a series of questions to
prying neighbors pumped the guileless child for information about the family's new pool
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as in drained
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
pumped water from the well
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Recent Examples of pumped
Vulture, 17 Apr. 2022
After last week’s vote, advisers said, Mr. Biden seemed more pumped up for the challenge.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2022
Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
Far more capital will be pumped into the humanoids given the thousands of repetitive and dangerous human tasks that could be made significantly easier with robots being incorporated into factory lines, warehouses and kitchens, Jonas wrote in a September note to clients.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
In this episode, Howser gawps at installation art, gets very pumped for VHS or Beta, marvels at golf carts.
—Vulture, 17 Apr. 2022
After last week’s vote, advisers said, Mr. Biden seemed more pumped up for the challenge.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2022
Verb
Pritzker, a billionaire heir to the Hyatt Hotel chain, pumped more than $300 million of his own money into his successful 2018 and 2022 campaigns, rendering moot the rules on contribution caps.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
Far more capital will be pumped into the humanoids given the thousands of repetitive and dangerous human tasks that could be made significantly easier with robots being incorporated into factory lines, warehouses and kitchens, Jonas wrote in a September note to clients.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pumped
Adjective
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But for his versatility, the variety in his attacking link-up and movement, and his ever-presence in a tough City season, there is reason to be excited for what lies ahead.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Artist Tina Birkhoff said this was her first year displaying her work at the event and was very excited to be at the show over the weekend.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Verb
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At Mani's school, the boys who shared the photos had their names shielded and were pulled out of class individually to be interrogated, but victims like Mani had no privacy whatsoever.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 2018, the Public Employment Relations Board found that a Southern California school district violated state law when a union steward was interrogated about whether employees had complained to her.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, parents’ avid use of social media means that word spreads quickly, giving the approach a leg up compared with targeting a single demographic that isn’t as enthusiastic online.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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Shah, an avid wine collector, wanted to open his own wine bar.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Richard Arnold, the chief executive whose departure had already been announced, went round the room and shook everyone’s hand, expressing his belief the future at United would be bright.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The camera then cut to Johansson, who shook her head while grimacing.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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To analyze which nation might blink first, CNN examined China’s largest imports from the United States — soybeans — to see if and how that demand could be met elsewhere, what US farmers stand to lose and more.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And fans also will be eager to watch the team play again.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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Against this backdrop of uncertainty, Dawkins is eager to get back on the court.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
Verb
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His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Some players questioned Steichen’s decision making, and the direction of the franchise.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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We are primed to value privileged or secret wisdom, vulnerable to flattery and suggestion, and enthusiastic about major leaps forward in scientific potential.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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Her personality will be a great addition to a loving, supportive and enthusiastic family.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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“Pumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pumped. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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