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as in conduit
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the plumber came and fixed the water pipe that was leaking
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as in to funnel
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
piped water into every house
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Recent Examples of pipe
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
The infected arrive en masse at the community’s gates, called to action perhaps by the cordyceps hive-mind within those decaying pipes.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2025
There is even a custom scent piped in (though this element wasn’t finalized until after the opening).
—Chris Erik Thomas, ARTnews.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The more plausible scenario is that Denver will retain its cap space, sign its class, and then get to work on some extensions that are coming down the pipe.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
The infected arrive en masse at the community’s gates, called to action perhaps by the cordyceps hive-mind within those decaying pipes.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
Boise uses deep wells at the Military Reserve to pipe the water out.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2025
There is even a custom scent piped in (though this element wasn’t finalized until after the opening).
—Chris Erik Thomas, ARTnews.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe
Noun
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Developing this economic conduit is a key objective for the Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing’s vast overseas infrastructure investment program.—
Ye Myo Hein,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Apr. 2025
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Archaeologists began excavating and reconstructing the palace complex in the mid-1970s, including the original stone embankments, water conduit and drainage channel.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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As if things weren’t complicated enough, they are forced to work together when a hurricane barrels toward the hospital, which then goes into lockdown.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The San Francisco-area plant that Valero plans to shut by April 2026 can process 145,000 barrels of oil a day.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, no Villa player has received as many passes in high areas, with Emery constructing a build-up style designed to funnel the ball past the opponents’ midfield and in to Rogers.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The whole purpose of most creative industries is to funnel people towards what is successful.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With flowers blooming and birds chirping, war feels distant, although the closest front line is a short drive away.—
Dominique Soguel,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 Apr. 2025
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The clip follows with a series of shots filmed inside the cave – a world first – as chicks chirp for their moms and dads, and would-be parents wander around looking for love.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2025
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More Southern Grandma Makeup Tips 7 Old-School Beauty Trends That Are Coming Back This Year Choose a Semi-Matte Lipstick While lip gloss has largely remained the favorite tube of the past two decades, a more natural-finish lipstick offers a dose of longer-lasting color and an inherent elegance.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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Nasal and sinus congestion, as well as fluid buildup, can block these tubes, keeping them from functioning correctly.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His fourth-round projection stems from the ability to channel his athletic gifts into production.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Swedish pop powerhouse has been channeling her energy into music that celebrates female empowerment and club-ready pop anthems.—
Tiana DeNicola,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pros & Cons Product specs Best Splurge: Alo Airlift High-Waist Suit Up Legging Alo Airlift High-Waist Suit Up Legging $138 Alo These sporty tights have a boxer-style waistband and flattering piping that goes across the glutes and down the legs.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2025
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New threads The Twins debuted their latest City Connect look on Friday, pairing white pants with yellow and blue piping down the leg.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Executive branch heads were directed to report back regularly on its implementation.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Following the sound, the officers were directed to a car wash on Van Brunt Boulevard, near I-70.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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