the pipeline

noun

: the system for developing and producing something
the next wave of products to come down the pipeline
Newer treatments for the disease are in the pipeline.

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Amenities and experiences In the pipeline is a rooftop wellness space, with a sauna and small weights room. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 Stern pointed to the abundance of luxury towers that have cropped up in downtown Fort Lauderdale over the past several years, with more in the pipeline. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 Those live stunt performances are fed directly into the pipeline the developers use to build the game’s digital characters. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 In addition, even if aid were to be suddenly cut off, there would still be many years of previous purchases in the pipeline waiting to be delivered. — Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the pipeline

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“The pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pipeline. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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