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Recent Examples of chimney
The chimney partially collapsed, with brick falling on the inside.
—
Chris Higgins
updated January 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
Be sure to have your chimney cleaned regularly when using a fireplace or wood stove.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Schedule chimney cleaning during the spring and garden equipment maintenance in the fall when professionals will welcome the off-season work.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
The cabin had a tiny stove with a rusty metal chimney that rose up—almost—to a hole that had been cut for it in the roof.
—Patrick F. McManus, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2025
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Chris Higgins
updated January 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
Be sure to have your chimney cleaned regularly when using a fireplace or wood stove.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Schedule chimney cleaning during the spring and garden equipment maintenance in the fall when professionals will welcome the off-season work.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
The cabin had a tiny stove with a rusty metal chimney that rose up—almost—to a hole that had been cut for it in the roof.
—Patrick F. McManus, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chimney
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimney
Noun
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Use only chimneys and flues that have been cleaned and inspected annually.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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The new electrode can operate efficiently in mixed gases similar to those found in industrial flue emissions, including nitrogen and oxygen.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Skiers and snowboarders flew in front of a tableau of skyscrapers and an out-of-commission smokestack.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Biomass received special treatment under the 2010 European Renewable Energy Directive, which counted emissions from burning wood as zero at the smokestack.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Japanese rider packed multiple four-rotation tricks into a single run, including the triple-flip aerial that electrified the crowd, executing them in different directions down the pipe without sacrificing height.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
13 Feb. 2026
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The three-time gold medalist took a ride on the half pipe at this year's games, wiping tears from his eyes before catching air.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That can generate low or moderate popping and cracking noises in floors, HVAC ducts and pipes.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tasting menus are often capped by playful desserts, like one that riffed on Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian, the art piece often described as a banana duct-taped to a wall.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Chimney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimney. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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