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as in settled (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 quieted (down)
to stop talking
"Pipe down or I'll cancel recess!" the teacher commanded
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Recent Examples of piped down
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.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piped down
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Ties have cooled in recent years between the two sides – while Pyongyang drove closer to Moscow.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Although there were some electronic exceptions as the day cooled down.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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But last month, the deals dried up after SpaceX introduced a $5 to $10 price increase across Starlink plans, sparking complaints.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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Exclusive data shown to CNBC by economic intelligence provider QuantCube Technology reveals that Iraq’s overall exports have virtually dried up since the war began, as a result of its geographical dependence on Hormuz.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 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
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His early, anonymous SoundCloud drops were hushed and hesitant, a shroud of tape hiss and white noise between himself and true self-examination.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 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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“Piped down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piped%20down. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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