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
Now Warners appears likely to have a new owner in the Ellisons, how does that turnover impact pipeline strategy?
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Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the strait’s closure has prompted some Gulf oil producers to consider building new pipelines to bypass the chokepoint, even if such projects could take years.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
This is the latest competitive TV project to go to Netflix over the past several months as the streamer has been aggressive about filling its pipeline.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Alberta, home to Canada's oil sands and a longstanding grievance over energy policies, has frequently expressed dissatisfaction with the federal government, especially over issues like carbon taxes, pipeline regulations and equalization payments.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the strait’s closure has prompted some Gulf oil producers to consider building new pipelines to bypass the chokepoint, even if such projects could take years.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
This is the latest competitive TV project to go to Netflix over the past several months as the streamer has been aggressive about filling its pipeline.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Alberta, home to Canada's oil sands and a longstanding grievance over energy policies, has frequently expressed dissatisfaction with the federal government, especially over issues like carbon taxes, pipeline regulations and equalization payments.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipeline
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But in our group, the route to the quarter-finals seems possible.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The waterway, a critical shipping route, has essentially been closed for the duration of the conflict, causing a supply glut in the oil market that has sent prices skyrocketing.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s threats and attacks on vessels in the Gulf have raised the risk of transit enough to stop almost all traffic through the narrow waterway, which is the main conduit for about 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas, plus fertilizers that help grow crops the world relies on.—
Annette Choi,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Further, opponents argued, VT Crowfoot Valley proposed a flagpole annexation, using Crowfoot Valley Road as a narrow connecting conduit to physically link Castle Pines to the Crowsnest site.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Its companion Renpho Health app (available for Android and iOS) tracks 50 health metrics, but some (like calories consumed and burned) rely on your input or external sources.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Lynn, frustrated not to know the source, began searching for it on her phone, but nothing came up.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, several outlets covered how garments destined for brands were piling up at airports in Bangladesh and India after Gulf carriers cancelled flights, with more than half of Bangladesh’s air cargo typically moving through Gulf hubs.—
Assef Shaikh,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ticketron changed this in 1969, pioneering computerized ticketing and greatly expanding ticket distribution through network kiosks across various retail outlets, such as department stores.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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My administration will establish clear policy that bans deputy gangs and gang-like behavior, protect whistleblowers, and create safe, independent channels to report misconduct.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Prior to word of the first service member's rescue, social media footage showed American drones, aircraft and helicopters flying over the mountainous region where a TV channel affiliated with Iranian state television said earlier that at least one pilot bailed out of the fighter jet.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipeline. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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