chimneys

plural of chimney

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimneys
Noun
  • As environmental regulations limit the toxic output from smokestacks and tail pipes, particulate matter that could be absorbing or blocking incoming sunlight is being eliminated, leading to gradually warmer oceans.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
  • On a macro scale, that effect has been well-documented by photographers, with aerial shots of waterways clogged with plastic, the scars on barren land from deforestation and countless smokestacks spewing pollution into the air.
    Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Batons, sticks, pipes, and small arms are among their favorite weapons.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Included is a set of pipes at the front of the sanctuary, behind the pulpit, called the Chancel Swell, which is used when the organ is played for smaller gatherings.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This assault on audience members’ tear ducts is of course great news for Hamnet and its distributor, Focus Features, which wants to position Hamnet as a top Oscar contender heading into the end of the year.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Word of the raid spread across the property, triggering a scramble among workers who attempted to flee, with some running to a sewage pond and others hiding in air ducts.
    Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Chimneys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimneys. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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