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as in conduit
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the plumber came and fixed the water pipe that was leaking
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as in to funnel
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 pipe
Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
Instead, the problem is the pipe to which the Wi-Fi connects—the in-flight equivalent of the cable or fiber that delivers internet service to your house.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 25 July 2025
Ian Max Stevenson
updated July 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025
Dessert doesn't disappoint, as in the passion fruit and mint gelato scoops piped with macambo mousse.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Noun
The Mexican group exchanged techniques and experiences while working under the Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department, teaching each other new skills, including the PVC pipe technique to find bodies.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
Instead, the problem is the pipe to which the Wi-Fi connects—the in-flight equivalent of the cable or fiber that delivers internet service to your house.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 25 July 2025
Verb
That hot water is piped to buildings downtown, and arrives at about 170 degrees.
—Ian Max Stevenson
updated July 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025
Dessert doesn't disappoint, as in the passion fruit and mint gelato scoops piped with macambo mousse.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe
Noun
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Already a significant conduit in global trade, the Panama Canal plays a major role in facilitating container shipping flow into the U.S.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 July 2025
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Gallardo was a shark on Shark Tank México and is such a part of the fabric in town that Hollywood increasingly sees her as a conduit to the Latino community.—
Mickey Rapkin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The intermediate wheel, power reserve differential, and reduction gear all seem to float on the left side of the dial, while the flying tourbillon is suspended at 6 o’clock and the double barrel hovers at 12 o’clock.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
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Greenery is everywhere, including wine barrels full of flowers and even a lime tree.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Plus, many 24/7 support channels funnel you to a support ticket if the question is anything more than a basic one.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 Aug. 2025
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Evers also worked with Republicans to keep the Brewers in Milwaukee and funnel more money to local governments.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Before the wake-up birds start chirping, my body senses the light and emerges from the deepest levels of sleep to something more agreeable to the idea of waking up.—
Gwen Rockwood,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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Incredible natural wildlife sightings are a daily occurrence on the property, often leading guests to spot stingrays bopping in the water along the shores, turtles finding secluded spots to nest amongst the sand and birds chirping from the palm trees.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Manatees call the springs home in the winter, and in the summer these swimming holes are the place to be to cool off and float long days away in a tube.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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Lake Toxaway Marine also offers boat rentals, as well as kayaks, canoes, water skis, and tubes.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Allow your ideas and insights to be channeled into tangible aspects of your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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The siblings last summer split their personal properties and shares in the company, a total of almost 62 percent, channeling them into their own respective holdings.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Plus, many have piping along the borders and a glossy sateen finish for added opulence.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
1 Aug. 2025
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More improvements have been made over the last eight years, including the installation of a new chiller, two new boilers, a new hot water tank piping system, a new water cooler, and a full roof replacement, which was completed in 2016, according to ownership.—
PJ Green
August 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The southern flow of the Everglades would direct floodwaters toward Alligator Alcatraz, where the Tamiami Trail acts as a dam, stacking water up.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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Then, on a dangerous free kick whipped in by Izzy Rodriguez just five minutes later, Ball’s glancing header directed the ball into the net.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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