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Recent Examples of chimney
Do this by trimming branches 10 feet away from the roof and chimney.
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Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Andi twisted and sat with her back against the chimney, staring into the dark where the man had fallen.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The home’s siding, chimney and windows were also damaged, but no injuries were reported.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
During the Ukrainian drone attack earlier this week, one drone hit the chimney of a power plant in eastern Estonia.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
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Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Andi twisted and sat with her back against the chimney, staring into the dark where the man had fallen.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The home’s siding, chimney and windows were also damaged, but no injuries were reported.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
During the Ukrainian drone attack earlier this week, one drone hit the chimney of a power plant in eastern Estonia.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimney
Noun
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Fireplace dampers are movable metal or ceramic plates inside the chimney flue (often right above the firebox), designed to control airflow in and out of the chimney.—
Kamron Sanders,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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The percentage of flue gas that is CO₂ lies in the 10–25 percent range.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The ship’s six-story smokestacks have already been removed and are expected to serve as the museum’s centerpiece.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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When flaring occurs, passersby can see flames coming from smokestacks.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The plumber had no choice but to bring the pipe into the house at this elevation.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The 6-foot pipe, which transports 10 million gallons of wastewater a day, is nearing the end of its life and needs to be rehabilitated and eventually replaced, OC San officials said.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Noun
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After close to a year of being bubble-wrapped and duct-taped up, the dog and freezer remained in his kitchen.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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The jaw of a dragon possesses a venom gland with ducts that open between multiple teeth, delivering a potent venom into the bite site.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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“Chimney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimney. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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