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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
Well aware of price-sensitive consumers’ reliance on LPG, authorities have been pushing for consumers to adopt piped natural gas, including with door-to-door campaigns.
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Unlike crude, which can find alternate shipment routes, jet fuel, diesel and gasoline are typically piped from refineries to warehouses.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
The air is piped to these outlets using flexible, clear plastic hoses.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Sand removed from the harbor is piped onto beaches as far south as the Tyson Street park, depending on how much material is recovered.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
All parks have piped drinking water and no shower facilities unless otherwise specified.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia does have a pipeline that runs from the east to the west, taking oil to the Red Sea, where it can be shipped through the Suez Canal or piped to the Mediterranean.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Chicken liver mousse is piped in ruffles on savory sablé cookies; a thimble-sized complimentary cocktail begins the meal for those who drink alcohol.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
With a combined output of 437 horsepower, the SUV has no trouble getting up to speed and does so at a pace that is both satisfactory and entertaining, thanks to the artificial exhaust note piped through the audio speakers.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026
Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Unlike crude, which can find alternate shipment routes, jet fuel, diesel and gasoline are typically piped from refineries to warehouses.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
The air is piped to these outlets using flexible, clear plastic hoses.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Sand removed from the harbor is piped onto beaches as far south as the Tyson Street park, depending on how much material is recovered.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
All parks have piped drinking water and no shower facilities unless otherwise specified.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia does have a pipeline that runs from the east to the west, taking oil to the Red Sea, where it can be shipped through the Suez Canal or piped to the Mediterranean.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Chicken liver mousse is piped in ruffles on savory sablé cookies; a thimble-sized complimentary cocktail begins the meal for those who drink alcohol.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
With a combined output of 437 horsepower, the SUV has no trouble getting up to speed and does so at a pace that is both satisfactory and entertaining, thanks to the artificial exhaust note piped through the audio speakers.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piped
Verb
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The School Board directed Hepburn to cut 1,000 jobs for per for the next three years.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Bohlin said the cyberattacks in Sweden and Poland are directed at systems controlling critical infrastructure with potentially serious consequences for society.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On a recent morning, birds chirped and hopped from tree to tree under a clear blue morning sky as a man in a respirator and protective earmuffs worked on what remained of Vazquez’s property, which was fenced off from the street.—
Fedor Zarkhin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Reaves — arguably the NHL’s toughest fighter through his career — was recently chirped by a teammate two decades younger than him for turning 39.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 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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However, Stefan channeled his passion into coaching Xander.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Across the chain, all profits are funneled back into the Navy and help to fund its morale, welfare and recreation programs, which offer sailors and their families access to services like day cares, gyms, counseling and community events.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Witness testimony described a system in which funds were funneled through intermediaries and political operatives, with Venezuelan officials playing a central coordinating role.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sandra Cazzola said the removal of the original crosswalk carried symbolic weight for the LGBTQ community.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Kreider was able to direct a pass to Carlsson, who carried the puck into the Sharks’ zone, danced past winger Ty Dellandrea, and roofed a shot past Askarov.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The poll, conducted in February, points to a divergence in how AI is reshaping American workplaces.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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If you're approved and accept your offer, a credit check may be conducted, which could impact your credit score.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Piped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piped. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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