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as in directed
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 piped
Music piped through a loudspeaker, and the boys began to dance.
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
And while the material is impressive enough on its own, the green embroidery that’s delicately piped around the edge of the top sheet and pillowcases give it a timeless look fit for a magazine spread.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Water from Central Indiana, including the reservoir, could be piped north to the tech park to support growing industry, like Eli Lilly and Meta.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Jan. 2026
According to the Los Angeles Times, characters from the original trilogy will start wandering Galaxy’s Edge, and John Williams’ score will replace the ambient spaceport noises piped throughout the land.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
Anita Gunn, Airen’s mom who was with Andula during the call, piped in.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
Choose from the ultra sophisticated suits, such as ‘The Fonz,’ a men’s chocolate brown Kahlua piped in royal blue Taslan nylon suit with Dacron needlepunch insulation and a Lycra action stretch insert down the shoulder blades.
—The Editors, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
Adelman agreed and none of the questioning was piped out, save short updates by Adelman.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
There’s also a dash of Paul McCartney rhythm on the spiral staircase; lessons from Bob Roth, the designer’s meditation teacher, piped into a dressing room — and a metaphorical bear hug awaiting all customers.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
And while the material is impressive enough on its own, the green embroidery that’s delicately piped around the edge of the top sheet and pillowcases give it a timeless look fit for a magazine spread.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Water from Central Indiana, including the reservoir, could be piped north to the tech park to support growing industry, like Eli Lilly and Meta.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Jan. 2026
According to the Los Angeles Times, characters from the original trilogy will start wandering Galaxy’s Edge, and John Williams’ score will replace the ambient spaceport noises piped throughout the land.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
Anita Gunn, Airen’s mom who was with Andula during the call, piped in.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
Choose from the ultra sophisticated suits, such as ‘The Fonz,’ a men’s chocolate brown Kahlua piped in royal blue Taslan nylon suit with Dacron needlepunch insulation and a Lycra action stretch insert down the shoulder blades.
—The Editors, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
Adelman agreed and none of the questioning was piped out, save short updates by Adelman.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
There’s also a dash of Paul McCartney rhythm on the spiral staircase; lessons from Bob Roth, the designer’s meditation teacher, piped into a dressing room — and a metaphorical bear hug awaiting all customers.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piped
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Indonesia has had disputes with China in the South China Sea, but the new plan for runways on roadways isn’t seen as any being directed at any country.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Simpson then directed one of his friends to follow Palmer's car and the other friend to retrieve his gun, court records say.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Other small birds chirped and tweeted across the sky.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Morale was high and the margin was 71-66 shortly after Bruce Brown scored a second-chance bucket and chirped at Durant, his former teammate.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Dec. 2025
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Fifteen percent of the brand’s profits are channelled into two charitable foundations—one which focuses on children’s education, the other on nature conservation.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Wunmi Mosaku Mosaku channeled red hot energy in her coordinated attire by House of Bibiré.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The truth was that the MA plan would have funneled money from low-income seniors to a discretionary fund controlled by the mayor and union leaders.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft finance chief Amy Hood said Azure would have grown 40% if the company had funneled all of its new graphics processing unit chips in the first and second quarter into its Azure business.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the wake of the performer’s collaboration with comedian Kevin Hart on a freewheeling highlights show carried by Peacock throughout the 2021 Tokyo Games, Solomon sought to give Snoop a more hands-on role in the City of Light.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Following the previous quarters in 2025, similar product styles carried the growth, including the Gel-1130, the Gel-NYC and Gel-Kayano shoes.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cannon and a State Farm adjuster conducted a joint inspection in December 2021.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Public opinion surveys conducted for the report show much of the world is already fearful that is happening.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Piped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piped. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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