Definition of pipelinenext
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 Under the deal, Espotlight will receive a first look at Spanish-language stories published on Wattpad, giving the production company access to a pipeline of digital-native IP with established readerships. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 July 2026 Alexandra Paulus and her team at Goldman Sachs have been tracking pipeline construction and estimate that 45% of exports from the region will be insulated from the Strait by 2027 and more than 60% (or 14 million barrels per day) by the end of 2028. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 July 2026 The research found that new retail construction remains heavily concentrated in 15 markets that account for close to 47 percent of the national construction pipeline. Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 The company will purchase acetylene directly from Western International Gas & Cylinders through a dedicated pipeline under a 10-year agreement. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pipeline
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Noun
  • Its terminals, including those at KFIP, have provided the world’s largest crude exporter with a vital alternative route while helping sustain global supplies and limiting the rise in oil prices.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Employers staggered work schedules, commuters mapped alternate routes and many residents avoided the city altogether.
    Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Federal authorities routinely target South Florida remittance companies that operate as conduits for unlawful money transfers, especially for drug traffickers, because many are suspected of evading bank-reporting requirements.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • Hard-liners want to ensure lasting control over the waterway, which is a globally important conduit for fuel shipments and has become a critical lever in confronting the West.
    Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Having gained a new source of leverage over the global economy, Tehran is fighting hard to keep it.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Alex Crippen Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • This is according to a joint investigation by Panamanian newspaper La Prensa, Venezuelan outlet Armando.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Washington could protect the state while Doha kept its channel to Tehran.
    Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • The loss of NBCUniversal channels seemed like a way for Fubo to offer slimmer, more focused packages that were also more affordable.
    Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

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“Pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipeline. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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