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as in to settle (down)
to become still and orderly
if you don't pipe down, we're turning this car around and going straight home!
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2
as in to quiet (down)
to stop talking
"Pipe down or I'll cancel recess!" the teacher commanded
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Recent Examples of pipe down
And he was told by his former teammate, Patrick Ewing, one of the greatest Knicks of all time, to pipe down because there were listening devices everywhere.
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Brian Barrett, Wired News, 11 June 2026
During a January thaw, water trickled from a burst pipe down an interior wall, into a basement storage closet, and ruined all of Dora’s wedding dresses.
—Literary Hub, 26 Mar. 2026
The Softstreme Classic-fit High-rise Joggers have piping down the front that creates a more elevated look, while deep pockets and a comfortable, flat waistband lend themselves to comfort and practicality.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
This is then piped down to the Gulf where it is turned into liquid, frozen to [less than] minus 200 degrees Fahrenheit and then put into ships.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
The more people tell them to pipe down, the more riled up Kizzi and Joe get.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
The compressed air is then piped down to enormous sealed salt caverns thousands of feet below the Earth's surface for long-term storage.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 June 2025
At one point, crowd-surfers pulled pipes down from the ceiling.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2025
A couple of locals showed up at our campsite telling us to pipe down, this treasure was too good to share.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Brian Barrett, Wired News, 11 June 2026
During a January thaw, water trickled from a burst pipe down an interior wall, into a basement storage closet, and ruined all of Dora’s wedding dresses.
—Literary Hub, 26 Mar. 2026
The Softstreme Classic-fit High-rise Joggers have piping down the front that creates a more elevated look, while deep pockets and a comfortable, flat waistband lend themselves to comfort and practicality.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
This is then piped down to the Gulf where it is turned into liquid, frozen to [less than] minus 200 degrees Fahrenheit and then put into ships.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
The more people tell them to pipe down, the more riled up Kizzi and Joe get.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
The compressed air is then piped down to enormous sealed salt caverns thousands of feet below the Earth's surface for long-term storage.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 30 June 2025
At one point, crowd-surfers pulled pipes down from the ceiling.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2025
A couple of locals showed up at our campsite telling us to pipe down, this treasure was too good to share.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe down
Verb
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And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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The same idea is being explored elsewhere in London, though not always with the same hushed, Westminster polish.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The Social Security trust fund, which supports over 75 million Americans, is projected to dry up in 2032.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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By the time execution numbers drop, the creative pipeline dried up months ago.—
Nir Bashan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The atmosphere had changed—security kept an eye out for media to turn away at the entrance, and golfers clammed up when asked what was going on at the club.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Everyone in the theater clammed up, as if embarrassed to have endorsed Max with laughter.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Pipe down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe%20down. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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