as in routes
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 pipelines
Most enterprises have invested in AI infrastructure—models, pipelines, compute—and in AI governance frameworks and guardrails.
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Asaf Kochan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
That dynamic has quietly transformed the nation’s largest bank into one of corporate America’s most productive CEO pipelines.
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Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The technology’s build-out, included planned pipelines, has sparked backlash in rural Louisiana communities and divided the state GOP.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell told CNBC on June 12, when the company went public, that SpaceX planned to build pipelines and process its own propellant, and was looking into drilling its own natural gas.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Funding nursing pipelines needs to be a priority.
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Barb Clapp,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
During testing, HubSpot Marketing Hub delivered closed-loop tracking reports that illustrated exactly how my social posts impacted macro-level web traffic and conversion pipelines.
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Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
These pipelines can improve retention, lower hiring costs, and make teams more stable.
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Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Asaf Kochan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
That dynamic has quietly transformed the nation’s largest bank into one of corporate America’s most productive CEO pipelines.
—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
The technology’s build-out, included planned pipelines, has sparked backlash in rural Louisiana communities and divided the state GOP.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell told CNBC on June 12, when the company went public, that SpaceX planned to build pipelines and process its own propellant, and was looking into drilling its own natural gas.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Funding nursing pipelines needs to be a priority.
—
Barb Clapp,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
During testing, HubSpot Marketing Hub delivered closed-loop tracking reports that illustrated exactly how my social posts impacted macro-level web traffic and conversion pipelines.
—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
These pipelines can improve retention, lower hiring costs, and make teams more stable.
—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipelines
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The borough added that collection days are not changing, only the start time of the pickup routes.
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The model has structure in abundance and routes almost none of it toward meaning or mobility.
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But the outlets require frequent inspections and maintenance when used continuously, which means that one of the four conduits will routinely be offline.
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The Del Mar City Council approved a resolution June 2 setting a June 3 deadline for properties in Work Zone 1 of undergrounding District x1A, which includes San Dieguito Drive and Orbita Road, for property owners to install lateral conduits.
Noun
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
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The podcasting industry's news and information outlets attract a far broader audience than just professionals, mirroring traditional entertainment media.
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The budget is also expected to include additional funding for Fair Fares and NYC Kids RISE, a college savings plan program, sources told The News.
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Late last week, it was reported that Mangione had been in talks with federal prosecutors about a possible plea deal, but that had fallen aside, sources familiar with the matter said.
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Platforms and distribution channels captured most of the value, while creators focused on reach and frequency.
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The deal is aimed at ensuring that Fox has a means to get its portfolio of sports, news and entertainment channels into viewers’ homes as the traditional pay-TV business continues to erode.
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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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