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
The remaining inventories are needed to maintain minimum operating levels in pipelines and storage facilities to keep supply chains functioning.
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CNBC, 18 May 2026
Long-range attacks Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on targets deep inside Russia in recent weeks, aiming to knock out oil refineries, depots and pipelines, as both sides seek to degrade each other’s infrastructure.
—Reuters, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Securing critical sea-bed infrastructure The UUVs are increasing being employed to monitor the health and security of critical sea-bed infrastructure this includes oil and gas pipelines as well as optical fiber internet cables.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The rare isotope is mostly locked away deep within our world’s innards, but vanishingly small quantities are belched out in volcanic eruptions and through natural gas pipelines.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The cost of porting model code and training pipelines off CUDA onto a specialist accelerator is not zero, and the engineering organizations that have absorbed that cost remain rare.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Madani also noted the slick is near a zone with a heavy concentration of pipelines and energy infrastructure.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
That’s the point when the world hits the bare minimum amounts of oil needed for pipelines, storage tanks and export terminals to function properly.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Construction firms, gas pipelines, permitting, and grid interconnection are bigger challenges than production capacity.
—Justin Worland, Time, 8 May 2026
CNBC, 18 May 2026
Long-range attacks Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on targets deep inside Russia in recent weeks, aiming to knock out oil refineries, depots and pipelines, as both sides seek to degrade each other’s infrastructure.
—Reuters, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Securing critical sea-bed infrastructure The UUVs are increasing being employed to monitor the health and security of critical sea-bed infrastructure this includes oil and gas pipelines as well as optical fiber internet cables.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
The rare isotope is mostly locked away deep within our world’s innards, but vanishingly small quantities are belched out in volcanic eruptions and through natural gas pipelines.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The cost of porting model code and training pipelines off CUDA onto a specialist accelerator is not zero, and the engineering organizations that have absorbed that cost remain rare.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Madani also noted the slick is near a zone with a heavy concentration of pipelines and energy infrastructure.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
That’s the point when the world hits the bare minimum amounts of oil needed for pipelines, storage tanks and export terminals to function properly.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Construction firms, gas pipelines, permitting, and grid interconnection are bigger challenges than production capacity.
—Justin Worland, Time, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipelines
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The other routes would have led to a more boring story.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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In particular, several east-west routes will see longer hours and more frequency during June and July to help link riders to the streetcar and the World Cup Fan Fest on the grounds of the National WWI Museum and Memorial.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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But there’s a semi-true idea that children are doing so at an incredibly rapid pace, and stories can be conduits for emotional growth, wonder, and empathy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Likewise, electrical conduits are hidden on the top of the beams and centered down the skylight to leave the focus on the old structure and new walls.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Residents told local outlets the issue has gotten worse in the past few weeks, and that their attempts to reach out to Waymo to explain why the vehicles keep showing up initially went unanswered.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The column got mostly positive reactions — well, except from media outlets that are cheering on our descent into authoritarianism.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Multiple sources later confirmed their split to PEOPLE in January 2025, though they were spotted together on several occasions in the months to follow.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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On carbon, nuclear is among the lowest-emission energy sources, emitting roughly 12 grams of CO₂-equivalent per kilowatt-hour and rivaling wind.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Availability and pricing for the Osmo Pocket 4P will be announced through DJI’s official channels and authorized retail partners at a later date.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The shop officially opened its doors to ice cream lovers May 8 near the Charlotte Premium Outlets in Steele Creek, according to the brand’s social media channels.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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