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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
Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Two weeks later rough pipe work goes in.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Transfer mixture to piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Flush with water after use to keep pipes clear and reduce buildup that can cause blockages.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Two weeks later rough pipe work goes in.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
All parks have piped drinking water and no shower facilities unless otherwise specified.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Transfer mixture to piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe
Noun
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Art biennials such as Dak’Art emerged in Africa within this climate of possibility, establishing themselves as vital conduits between the continent and international contemporary art discourse.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Suzuki said bench coach John Gibbons, who is the conduit between the manager and Angels staffers looking at the replay, said the timing of the challenge decision was close.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Brent crude oil, the international standard, has gone from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February to more than $119 at times.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Tawny port's claim to fame is how long it is aged, often in wooden barrels, before it's made available to enjoy.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The explosive growth of artificial intelligence has created an insatiable demand for memory, with hyperscalers funneling billions into AI infrastructure.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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To be online is to have to actively avoid seeing upsetting images, though jobs like Margot’s are like trying to funnel the ocean through a colander.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Also, there are giant tubes blowing air and you’re covered from the sun.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Schiller's sister ripped the medical tubes from his arms.—
Troy Roberts,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That book involved a version of me channelling a version of my parents’ voices.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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While attending a volleyball match at the 2023 Invictus Games, Meghan channeled polished prep vibes.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cut a piece of PVC piping slightly longer than the pot’s height, then drill holes 2 inches (5 centimeters) apart along its sides.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Instead of relying on a tired dobby border to maintain the towels’ shape, Frette instead opted for a tonal band of piping that goes all the way around the rounded bath staples.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Motivated Mars activates your 6th House of Well-being as of today, motivating you to reconfigure routines and direct your formidable focus toward the tasks that truly count.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The page directs to a Medvi patient portal, and there are no affiliate caveats or disclaimers about FDA approval.—
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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