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as in conduit
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the plumber came and fixed the water pipe that was leaking
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as in to funnel
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
piped water into every house
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Recent Examples of pipe
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The animal had crawled into a drain pipe during a cold snap and could not turn around to escape.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Frost or pipe the buttercream on one brownie, then top with another to make a little sandwich.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The burst pipe, which had been under repair for months, conveyed water from a mountainous tunnel filled by New Bullards Bar Reservoir downhill into the hydroelectric station, operated by Yuba Water.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The animal had crawled into a drain pipe during a cold snap and could not turn around to escape.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
We’re drawn to each design but really like the curved scallop edges and piped embellishments for an elegant bedscape.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Frost or pipe the buttercream on one brownie, then top with another to make a little sandwich.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe
Noun
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The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a major conduit for the fertilizer trade — has also led to a spike in the price of crop nutrients as farmers rush to secure supply.—
Hallie Gu,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The widening war in Iran and the risk of Iranian drone or missile attacks has shut down almost all tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the only sea passage out of Persian Gulf and the conduit for 20% of the world economy’s oil needs.—
David McHugh,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Qatari Energy Minister Saad Al-Kaabi told the Financial Times that, depending on how long the war goes on, oil prices may reach $150 a barrel.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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History teaches us that freedom is not assured, and freedom at the barrel of a gun is not freedom at all.—
Derek Tran,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit further accuses Anderson of using two offshoot LLCs and a real estate company to funnel himself around $5 million in additional profits.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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That included rapidly funnelling numerous Rainbow trout into Wyandotte County Lake using a tube, something that more than 20 residents came out to see.—
Sofi Zeman
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Match the chirping birds and cheerier moods with a fun, fresh manicure.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Their exasperation with the officiating left the hosts chirping more at the officials than their rivals.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The system acts as the digital interface linking the submarine’s navigation systems, mission computers, and the launch tubes that house the ballistic missiles.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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My go-to is this Sun Bum multi-pack, which comes in handy in case one tube gets misplaced or falls out on a ride.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Padilla breaks a few times, channeling Heidi Gardner, and the crowd gets amused.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Mar. 2026
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Call upon the happy and good vibes by channeling those aura nails.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plus the thoughtful piping detail feels more elevated than a solid hue.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Spoon into a piping bag fitted with an open star tip.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Winners Alliance did not control GST’s board, did not direct GST’s operational decisions, and did not instruct GST on whether, when, or how to stage events.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The governor directed his team to match the brash communication tactics emanating from the White House.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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