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Recent Examples of drainpipe
The drainpipe led to the waters of Hawke’s Bay, on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Inky the octopus was never found after his daring drainpipe getaway.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
An inspector recommended excavating on her side to allow waterproofing the wall and installing a drainpipe.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
An inspector recommended excavating on her side to allow waterproofing of the wall and installing a drainpipe.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Inky the octopus was never found after his daring drainpipe getaway.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
An inspector recommended excavating on her side to allow waterproofing the wall and installing a drainpipe.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
An inspector recommended excavating on her side to allow waterproofing of the wall and installing a drainpipe.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drainpipe
gutter
Noun
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Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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If a downspout on your gutters is dumping into a low area and leaving a puddle, redirect the spout to a spot where water will run off.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Drainpipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drainpipe. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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