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as in to settle (down)
to become still and orderly
if you don't pipe down, we're turning this car around and going straight home!
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as in to quiet (down)
to stop talking
"Pipe down or I'll cancel recess!" the teacher commanded
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Recent Examples of pipe down
Since becoming mayor, though, Mamdani has piped down publicly on his calls for the freeze in order to avoid the appearance of compromising the board’s independence.
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Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
The Softstreme Classic-fit High-rise Joggers have piping down the front that creates a more elevated look, while deep pockets and a comfortable, flat waistband lend themselves to comfort and practicality.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
This is then piped down to the Gulf where it is turned into liquid, frozen to [less than] minus 200 degrees Fahrenheit and then put into ships.
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
The more people tell them to pipe down, the more riled up Kizzi and Joe get.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
The Softstreme Classic-fit High-rise Joggers have piping down the front that creates a more elevated look, while deep pockets and a comfortable, flat waistband lend themselves to comfort and practicality.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
This is then piped down to the Gulf where it is turned into liquid, frozen to [less than] minus 200 degrees Fahrenheit and then put into ships.
—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
The more people tell them to pipe down, the more riled up Kizzi and Joe get.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe down
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The city is also opening cooling centers throughout the five boroughs.
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Various splash pads and several indoor dining venues can also help guests cool off.
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The brothers bonded over the game, but in his work, Grant so frequently provided a microphone for the voices a powerful organization would rather hush.
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Behind the station doors are 150 polished European-style rooms, hushed corridors and a few magnificent surprises.
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His foray into fiction coincided with the writers’ strike, drying up all his income and future projects.
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Inside the front office, there is some sentiment internally to remaining patient and waiting to see if the market dries up on some players.
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On Israel, a lot of candidates have clammed up.
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The Arrested Development actor clammed up when Smartless cohost Jason Bateman brought up Arnett's ex-wife and their bathroom habits.
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“Pipe down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe%20down. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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