as in routes
a direct way of passing along information or supplies
an equipment hauler serves as the columnist's pipeline for gossip about the rock band the battle was ultimately lost because the enemy had destroyed our pipeline for resupply
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Recent Examples of pipelines
White-collar apprenticeships launched by Accenture, Aon, and JPMorgan Chase provide paid training in consulting, insurance, and finance, with direct pipelines to employment.
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The findings could support the development of safer, more reliable hydrogen fuel systems for applications like aircraft, fusion reactors, pipelines, and storage tanks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
The expansion of methane gas pipelines—and other gas expansion infrastructure—is not only a step in the wrong direction, but also a direct threat to public health, climate stability, and environmental justice.
—Sharon E. Lewis, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
Kinder Morgan has an interest in or operates about 79,000 miles of pipelines that transport natural gas, crude oil and more.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
The most realistic near-term application of generative AI technology remains as coding assistants and perhaps rapid prototyping tools for developers, rather than a drop-in replacement for traditional game development pipelines.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
South Bow, a liquid pipelines business that has managed the pipeline since 2024, said control center leak detection systems detected a pressure drop in the system.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
By creating artificial data that mirrors real-world characteristics, AI enhances the effectiveness of machine learning models and data pipelines while improving data observability, enabling engineers to better identify patterns and anomalies in their infrastructure.
—Deepak Yadav, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Liu currently stars in Last Breath, a dramatic thriller based on the real story in director Alex Parkinson's 2019 documentary about real-life saturation diver Chris Lemons (played by Finn Cole), who earns his living repairing and maintaining offshore oil rigs and pipelines on the ocean's floor.
—EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The findings could support the development of safer, more reliable hydrogen fuel systems for applications like aircraft, fusion reactors, pipelines, and storage tanks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
The expansion of methane gas pipelines—and other gas expansion infrastructure—is not only a step in the wrong direction, but also a direct threat to public health, climate stability, and environmental justice.
—Sharon E. Lewis, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
Kinder Morgan has an interest in or operates about 79,000 miles of pipelines that transport natural gas, crude oil and more.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
The most realistic near-term application of generative AI technology remains as coding assistants and perhaps rapid prototyping tools for developers, rather than a drop-in replacement for traditional game development pipelines.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
South Bow, a liquid pipelines business that has managed the pipeline since 2024, said control center leak detection systems detected a pressure drop in the system.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
By creating artificial data that mirrors real-world characteristics, AI enhances the effectiveness of machine learning models and data pipelines while improving data observability, enabling engineers to better identify patterns and anomalies in their infrastructure.
—Deepak Yadav, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Liu currently stars in Last Breath, a dramatic thriller based on the real story in director Alex Parkinson's 2019 documentary about real-life saturation diver Chris Lemons (played by Finn Cole), who earns his living repairing and maintaining offshore oil rigs and pipelines on the ocean's floor.
—EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipelines
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Crews will also maintain safe travel routes to support twice-daily fuel convoys to the Wishon hydroelectric station.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Already, the agency has added new public education messaging inside buses and along routes, transit officials said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The San Pablo Bay Pipeline is the larger of two conduits carrying crude to Northern California.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The project also includes the resurfacing and restriping of the existing parking lot, new accessible parking spaces, new streetlights, conduits for future vehicle charging stations, the replacement of walkways, and stormwater improvements.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Penske’s complaint argues that practice isn’t a fair exchange and has caused significant financial harm, with the company’s affiliate revenue falling by more than a third (as a result of Google’s AI Overviews co-opting traffic that might have otherwise gone to Penske outlets).—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her emotional and defiant speech Friday night drew millions of viewers worldwide, and several major outlets have since profiled her.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, the picture of severe armored attrition for Russia is consistent across multiple sources.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Questions remain about carbon-capture wells Arizona is the nation’s largest producer of copper, an essential component in the electrification of cars and household appliances, as well as renewable power sources.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Images of Gaza, carried nonstop on Emirati and Saudi news channels — not just Qatar’s Al Jazeera or Iranian media — are stoking widespread anger, the analyst said.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Amszke Vegan Leather Saddle Bag Structured and understated, this vegan leather saddle bag channels the equestrian roots of classic prep style.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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