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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
Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Smudges are present on structures like walls, pipes and beams.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
By Stephen Kearse December 9, 2024 8:00 AM EST
Songs show up everywhere these days: appended to sports highlights and TikToks, piped into political rallies and Paneras, interpolated during sermons.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Tinny music is piping in through pipes from a laptop speaker rather than being performed live.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Smudges are present on structures like walls, pipes and beams.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Built atop an ancient, iron-rich mineral spring called the Mauritius Source, the hotel continues to pipe the water into the spa for guests to enjoy.
—Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
By Stephen Kearse December 9, 2024 8:00 AM EST
Songs show up everywhere these days: appended to sports highlights and TikToks, piped into political rallies and Paneras, interpolated during sermons.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe
Noun
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Any device that can surf the internet can be a conduit for phishing attacks.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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Based on trade data, the U.S.-Canada rail corridor is a major conduit for automotive components, petroleum products, forest products, and chemicals, reflecting the deep industrial integration between the two economies.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Coffee and chocolate notes fuse with vanilla oak flavors from the barrel aging process for an intense and memorable drinking experience.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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This cylinder was then placed inside the barrel, which rotates around it until it is toasted to a level three out of four.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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You’ll be funneled into a three- or five-year repayment plan, making monthly payments to your creditors.—
Sacramento Bee,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Wednesday that Kyiv would be funneling half of the revenues from future natural resources projects into the fund, with money being reinvested in more developments.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As the sounds of birds chirping echoed in the room, so did the shutters of cameras and the flittering around the more than 20 A-list guests who sat front row at the fashion event.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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All game, the Rays had chirped from their dugout at Sabathia for pitching inside and then hitting Jake Bauers on the hand.—
Brendan Kuty,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Check this out 🇬🇧 Tunnel vision: A mile-long series of secret World War II tunnels under a tube station in London will be turned into a major tourist attraction.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Several side trails branch off along the way, leading to lava tubes, cinder cones and lava caves (only open during summer).—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Pirouette is described as a somewhat pop-indebted piece of work, with vocalist Cole Haden channeling childhood heroes like Britney Spears and Mariah Carey.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
25 Feb. 2025
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Your quiet strength, when strategically channeled, can become your most powerful professional asset.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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From there, look for differentiating details like pleating, zippers, and piping that lend a preppy touch.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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Faucet aerators can become clogged when interior piping is drained, so they should be cleaned too.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The following day, a bus driver confirmed the incident, reporting to administrators that the remarks were directed at a group of Hispanic students.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, a simultaneous survey suggested that much of the increase in corporate sustainability spend would be directed towards reporting.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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