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Recent Examples of chimney stack
Hedwig, blinkered by the bounty of her domestic environs, seemingly ignores the infernal light and smoke from nearby chimney stacks, and otherwise blocks out the machinery of mass death: the barking of guard dogs, the rumbling of crematoria, the crack of pistols, the screams of prisoners.
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Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2023
Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimney stack
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In September 2014, the same Firestone plant in Gastonia also had a fire, blamed on pieces of insulation surrounding the chimney that ignited, which caused debris inside the chimney to catch fire.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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In October, a massive brick chimney running 20 stories up the side of a housing authority apartment building in the Bronx collapsed after an explosion, sending tons of debris plummeting to the ground, though no one was injured.—
Dave Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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The new electrode can operate efficiently in mixed gases similar to those found in industrial flue emissions, including nitrogen and oxygen.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Follow these tips to stay safe while keeping your household and loved ones warm: Open the chimney flue before using the fireplace.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Jan. 2026
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Varied scenes include a video of smokestacks in the unmistakable soft light of a Beijing winter, the artist puffing cigarettes as a Lazy Susan spins leisurely with dishes and a bottle of Nongfu Spring, a local mineral water brand; and a robot getting out of an elevator.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Part of the researchers’ message is that exposure to harmful substances doesn’t just come from smokestacks or car exhaust.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Pay attention to where the kitchen and bathrooms are, too—water supply and waste pipes for the second floor are often found in walls on the first floor, below sinks, tubs, or showers.—
Kevin Cortez,
Popular Mechanics,
25 May 2023
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Cathcart is referring to the plumbing that the vanity's sink and faucet connect to—the water lines and waste pipe connect to the underside of the sink via the bendy P-trap pipe.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2023
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The project, where Soledad Mountain Road meets La Jolla Scenic Drive South, is intended to upsize existing 12-inch pipes to 16 inches and replace a nearby fire hydrant to improve water flow and connectivity to the Soledad and La Jolla Country Club reservoirs.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Projects include replacing lead pipes in North Chicago and Wauconda, extending the water intake line at Highland Park’s water treatment plant, restoration of forest lands at the Gander Mountain Forest Preserve and rehabilitation of the Lakeside Tower apartments in Waukegan.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Subsequent study, however, revealed it was composed of interwoven tubes, rather than the block-like cells that make up plant tissue.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rods of the alloy were precision-machined to produce thin-walled tubes with a complex inner structure designed to maximize heat exchange.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Tasting menus are often capped by playful desserts, like one that riffed on Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian, the art piece often described as a banana duct-taped to a wall.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Disconnect the dryer duct from the dryer.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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The music, which was recorded live on set, becomes the emotional conduit, transforming the room and the people within it.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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She's also reached out to sheriffs across the country and to former federal prosecutors to reconcile conflicting legal interpretations, acting as a behind-the-scenes conduit for change.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Chimney stack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimney%20stack. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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