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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
Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Two weeks later rough pipe work goes in.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Transfer mixture to piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Flush with water after use to keep pipes clear and reduce buildup that can cause blockages.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Two weeks later rough pipe work goes in.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
All parks have piped drinking water and no shower facilities unless otherwise specified.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Transfer mixture to piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe
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It's been an eventful first month on the job for Pat Lyons, the new athletic director at the University of Rhode Island, who takes the reins in Kingston during a volatile time in college sports, with the billions of dollars available in media rights turning the NCAA into a conduit for big business.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
11 Apr. 2026
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But on either side, the different forces create strains that could potentially open up conduits for mantle material to make its way toward the surface.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Brent crude oil, the international standard, has gone from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February to more than $119 at times.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Tawny port's claim to fame is how long it is aged, often in wooden barrels, before it's made available to enjoy.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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The explosive growth of artificial intelligence has created an insatiable demand for memory, with hyperscalers funneling billions into AI infrastructure.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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To be online is to have to actively avoid seeing upsetting images, though jobs like Margot’s are like trying to funnel the ocean through a colander.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Redshirt junior safety Cole Martin admitted that the offensive and defensive units were chirping at each other inside the locker room prior to the start of the day.—
Gabriel Duarte,
Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This is something understandably frustrated fans have been chirping about for years.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Also, there are giant tubes blowing air and you’re covered from the sun.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Schiller's sister ripped the medical tubes from his arms.—
Troy Roberts,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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What Treacy’s channeled is a certain Anglo fifties chic—think Elizabeth David and Princess Margaret with just a teaspoon of Sputnik, which is to say postwar whimsy with strong classical roots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Instead, try to channel your empath child's compassionate and curious instincts.—
Laura Wheatman Hill,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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Broken lengths of irrigation piping lie scattered in the dust.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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First, the on-trend wide-leg pants; then, the cap-sleeve top, which will keep you cool while feeling like a step up from a standard tee; and finally, the contrasting piping detail.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Motivated Mars activates your 6th House of Well-being as of today, motivating you to reconfigure routines and direct your formidable focus toward the tasks that truly count.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The page directs to a Medvi patient portal, and there are no affiliate caveats or disclaimers about FDA approval.—
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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