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.

Examples of the pipeline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is distinct from every other transportation project currently in the pipeline. —Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025

However, prioritizing mission alignment and differentiation may also narrow the pipeline of eligible deals, requiring a thoughtful approach to balancing impact and investment viability. —Sarita Mohanty, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

Members of both parties have recognized that arcane permitting rules in the US are holding back energy development, particularly renewables, since so many wind and solar projects are in the pipeline. —Umair Irfan, Vox, 22 Apr. 2025

That program fills the pipeline of future scientists, covering Ph.D. candidates’ tuition and giving them a $37,000 living stipend. —Ira Porter, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2025

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