NYT Dictionary

PUMPING

/ˈpʌmpɪŋ/
VerbNounPUMP-ingpump-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of pump

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pumpaspirationbloodlettingchallengecuppingdisputedraftingdrainagedrainingdrawing

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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