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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
Some small grants were canceled, like $14 million to install septic systems in majority-Black Alabama counties where residents live with sewage piped from their homes onto their property.
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ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Electric and piped natural gas bills became the two largest drivers of inflation last year—rising 7% and 11%, respectively, in 2025—and they’re projected to keep increasing this year and beyond.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
City dwellers piped in fresh water and flushed dirt away.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Barefoot also simplifies the kitchen, deleting the dual-burner stove to shorten the main block, which now houses just the Dometic bowl sink piped to fresh and waste water tanks, an open worktop, and under-counter drawers and cabinets.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Music piped through a loudspeaker, and the boys began to dance.
—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
ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Electric and piped natural gas bills became the two largest drivers of inflation last year—rising 7% and 11%, respectively, in 2025—and they’re projected to keep increasing this year and beyond.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
City dwellers piped in fresh water and flushed dirt away.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Barefoot also simplifies the kitchen, deleting the dual-burner stove to shorten the main block, which now houses just the Dometic bowl sink piped to fresh and waste water tanks, an open worktop, and under-counter drawers and cabinets.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Music piped through a loudspeaker, and the boys began to dance.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piped
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India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has directed oil refineries to prioritize supplying cooking gas to its 330 million households, risking operations of over 3 million businesses that use its for commercial purposes.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The book was adapted for the screen in 1979 as directed by Larry Peerce, and other stars have tried to bring it to the screen, with Julia Stiles, Rose McGowan, Kirsten Dunst, and Dakota Fanning all at one point involved in various iterations that never took off.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Birds chirped and neighbors emerged from hibernation, exchanging greetings after months indoors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 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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Gerber also channeled her mom in the beauty department.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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That backing, channeled through the ostensibly independent Illinois Future PAC, helped Stratton remain competitive in a race where Krishnamoorthi’s campaign spent more than $25 million on TV ads beginning in July.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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To fund the project, SpaceX is preparing an IPO expected to generate tens of billions, which could be funneled into xAI.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now, the warehouse club is facing a lawsuit demanding that those refunds be funneled back into shoppers’ pocketbooks.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The controversy has carried into the offseason, apparently prompting at least one prominent UNC football alumnus to forgo attending games in person when the 2026 season begins this fall.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Long before that, the site marked the end point of the New River, the 17th-century canal that carried fresh drinking water from Hertfordshire into the city.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The operations his team conducted spurred lawsuits and allegations of racial profiling.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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According to Ukraine’s state news agency United24, the country conducted thousands of robotic operations in January alone, most focused on logistics such as delivering ammunition, weapons, and supplies to frontline troops, reports Futurism.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Piped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piped. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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