as in route
a direct way of passing along information or supplies
an equipment hauler serves as the columnist's pipeline for gossip about the rock band the battle was ultimately lost because the enemy had destroyed our pipeline for resupply
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Recent Examples of pipeline
Instead of locking us into decades of volatile fossil fuel costs, Maryland should demand PJM approve the solar and storage projects already in their pipeline.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2025
President Donald Trump is moving to block nearly all foreign students from entering the country to attend Harvard University, his latest attempt to choke the Ivy League school from an international pipeline that accounts for a quarter of the student body.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The fire marshal regulates oil and gas pipelines across the state and must approve the pipelines’ full restart, which is key to the company’s commercial success.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
And the damage is likely to last for generations, as support is cut at every stage of the educational pipeline that prepares people for STEM careers.
—ArsTechnica, 4 June 2025
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2025
President Donald Trump is moving to block nearly all foreign students from entering the country to attend Harvard University, his latest attempt to choke the Ivy League school from an international pipeline that accounts for a quarter of the student body.
—Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The fire marshal regulates oil and gas pipelines across the state and must approve the pipelines’ full restart, which is key to the company’s commercial success.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
And the damage is likely to last for generations, as support is cut at every stage of the educational pipeline that prepares people for STEM careers.
—ArsTechnica, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipeline
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Finally, after several years of a successful revival in France, Humanoids opted to go the crowdfunding route to get a new, more deluxe periodical off the ground.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
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By now, the show has become a reliably authentic dialogue within the Black community — during the past two presidential elections, Charlamagne was the go-to conduit between Democratic politicians and undecided Black voters.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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The Strait of Hormuz, which passes along the Iranian coast, is a conduit for about one-fifth of global oil supplies.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
18 June 2025
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But now in late May, insider Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discussed the report again, saying that trustworthy sources said that the plan was for The Punisher was to join forces with Spider-Man to fight against The Hulk.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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They are linked to a single source, the county health department said June 9.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Already looking at the big picture, though, Saudi outlets such as the Al-Riyadiyah newspaper report that ‘Lewa’ will become one of the Pro League’s marquee signings in 2026, which has been confirmed by an anonymous Gol International spokesperson.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The company currently has 2,833 outlets and 20 distribution centers across the country, and plans to reach 3,000 outlets by the end of the year.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Pen Bona, a spokesperson of the Cambodian government, said Tuesday that Cambodia has committed to resolve the conflict through diplomatic channels, but tensions have soared because of Thailand's actions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
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Effective channels include leadership meetings, QBRs and internal newsletters. 5.—
Omer Glass,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipeline. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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