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
Russian officials have dismissed concerns, even as the list of major oil refineries and pipelines hit by Ukrainian drones grows longer.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Blockbuster medicines are the exceedingly rare successes companies rely on to finance the rest of the R&D pipeline.
—Tomas J. Philipson, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Viatris also takes a low-risk approach to its pipeline development.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The project will deliver treated drinking water from the Ramona Municipal Water District to the Barona Reservation through the new pipeline connection along San Vicente Road.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
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David Brennan, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Blockbuster medicines are the exceedingly rare successes companies rely on to finance the rest of the R&D pipeline.
—Tomas J. Philipson, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Viatris also takes a low-risk approach to its pipeline development.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The project will deliver treated drinking water from the Ramona Municipal Water District to the Barona Reservation through the new pipeline connection along San Vicente Road.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipeline
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Officials from Taiwan and Japan are optimistic the route will boost tourism, foster trade and deepen bilateral ties.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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There was a table with plenty of workspace, a charging station with cords, plenty of seating choices, and even a map that suggested jogging routes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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But given his experience and leadership, Tim Ream will be the best conduit for Mauricio Pochettino, to help get his message to the players.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Significantly, each octagon sits at the core of a network of dirt roads and conduits that stretch far into the desert.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The United States plans to allow Iranian assets to be used to support rebuilding in Gulf countries impacted by future Iranian attacks, according to a source familiar with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s thinking.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The divorce has left Faith heartbroken and feeling caught in the middle, per the source.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
6 June 2026
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According to local media outlet, KARK, the snakes are nonvenomous black rat snakes, which feed primarily on pests like rats and mice.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The Kremlin has seen Zelensky’s letter and Putin will be briefed on it, Russian state outlet TASS cited Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov as saying.—
Katharina Krebs,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Three temporary rock barriers have been constructed across South Delta channels to maintain water levels for agricultural activities in the South Delta.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 5,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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The baseball game that Huang will be attending has been confirmed by the team, while the TV channel confirmed his upcoming appearance on the variety show.—
Justina Lee,Lisa Kim,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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“Pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipeline. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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