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as in directed
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 piped
Music piped through a loudspeaker, and the boys began to dance.
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
And while the material is impressive enough on its own, the green embroidery that’s delicately piped around the edge of the top sheet and pillowcases give it a timeless look fit for a magazine spread.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Water from Central Indiana, including the reservoir, could be piped north to the tech park to support growing industry, like Eli Lilly and Meta.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Jan. 2026
According to the Los Angeles Times, characters from the original trilogy will start wandering Galaxy’s Edge, and John Williams’ score will replace the ambient spaceport noises piped throughout the land.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
Anita Gunn, Airen’s mom who was with Andula during the call, piped in.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
Choose from the ultra sophisticated suits, such as ‘The Fonz,’ a men’s chocolate brown Kahlua piped in royal blue Taslan nylon suit with Dacron needlepunch insulation and a Lycra action stretch insert down the shoulder blades.
—The Editors, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
Adelman agreed and none of the questioning was piped out, save short updates by Adelman.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
There’s also a dash of Paul McCartney rhythm on the spiral staircase; lessons from Bob Roth, the designer’s meditation teacher, piped into a dressing room — and a metaphorical bear hug awaiting all customers.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
And while the material is impressive enough on its own, the green embroidery that’s delicately piped around the edge of the top sheet and pillowcases give it a timeless look fit for a magazine spread.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Water from Central Indiana, including the reservoir, could be piped north to the tech park to support growing industry, like Eli Lilly and Meta.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Jan. 2026
According to the Los Angeles Times, characters from the original trilogy will start wandering Galaxy’s Edge, and John Williams’ score will replace the ambient spaceport noises piped throughout the land.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
Anita Gunn, Airen’s mom who was with Andula during the call, piped in.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
Choose from the ultra sophisticated suits, such as ‘The Fonz,’ a men’s chocolate brown Kahlua piped in royal blue Taslan nylon suit with Dacron needlepunch insulation and a Lycra action stretch insert down the shoulder blades.
—The Editors, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
Adelman agreed and none of the questioning was piped out, save short updates by Adelman.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
There’s also a dash of Paul McCartney rhythm on the spiral staircase; lessons from Bob Roth, the designer’s meditation teacher, piped into a dressing room — and a metaphorical bear hug awaiting all customers.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piped
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The bill Newsom did not support would have mandated comprehensive insurance coverage for medically necessary menopause and perimenopause treatments, required doctors to complete continuing education on menopause and directed the medical board to develop a continuing education curriculum.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Some cars were being directed over a small dirt embankment to an offramp by CHP officers.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Other small birds chirped and tweeted across the sky.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Morale was high and the margin was 71-66 shortly after Bruce Brown scored a second-chance bucket and chirped at Durant, his former teammate.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Dec. 2025
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Yachting is supplying funds that are properly channeled into grassroots development projects that align with scientific conservation efforts and a preservation-first approach to tourism.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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Highlight play Alexander-Walker channeled his inner contortionist in the second quarter.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The truth was that the MA plan would have funneled money from low-income seniors to a discretionary fund controlled by the mayor and union leaders.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft finance chief Amy Hood said Azure would have grown 40% if the company had funneled all of its new graphics processing unit chips in the first and second quarter into its Azure business.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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One fan entered Melbourne Park with a grounds pass, bought dozens of burgers and carried them out for his friends to eat.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some are on the small side so they can be easily carried once filled.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The annual point-in-time count, which is imperfect but offers a snapshot of homelessness, is conducted in late January each year.—
Jon Murray,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kristi Noem may have to fall on her sword, but a major reset of how ICE operations in Minneapolis are conducted is the best way to get the country back on track in terms of enforcing immigration law.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Piped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piped. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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