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
In multi-step agentic pipelines, even small drops in accuracy can cause cascading errors, making sovereign AI architecture and central monitoring essential for oversight of autonomous decisions.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Effective programs have shown a significant impact in building engineering pipelines, resulting in high numbers of full-time, highly skilled hires.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
No pipelines carry fuels into the state from the Gulf Coast, and the state has also seen two refineries shuttered since October 2025, eliminating roughly 20% of its capacity.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Fossil fuels tie every economy to the same fragile web of pipelines, tankers, and narrow straits.
—Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In response, energy companies and shippers are exploring options that could involve billions of dollars in investment in new pipelines, port expansions, and alternative (though hardly fail-safe) routes through the Red Sea.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
Officials say the golden mussel can quickly colonize surfaces, clog pipelines, restrict water flow and disrupt natural habitats.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Beijing has invested billions of dollars in Myanmar’s mines, oil and gas pipelines and other infrastructure and is a major arms supplier along with Russia.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
As public policies evolve to address barriers, businesses have even greater opportunities to build their talent pipelines, to the benefit of all Illinoisans, today.
—Brian Fabes, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Effective programs have shown a significant impact in building engineering pipelines, resulting in high numbers of full-time, highly skilled hires.
—Mike Kelleher, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
No pipelines carry fuels into the state from the Gulf Coast, and the state has also seen two refineries shuttered since October 2025, eliminating roughly 20% of its capacity.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Fossil fuels tie every economy to the same fragile web of pipelines, tankers, and narrow straits.
—Jennifer Granholm, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
In response, energy companies and shippers are exploring options that could involve billions of dollars in investment in new pipelines, port expansions, and alternative (though hardly fail-safe) routes through the Red Sea.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
Officials say the golden mussel can quickly colonize surfaces, clog pipelines, restrict water flow and disrupt natural habitats.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Beijing has invested billions of dollars in Myanmar’s mines, oil and gas pipelines and other infrastructure and is a major arms supplier along with Russia.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
As public policies evolve to address barriers, businesses have even greater opportunities to build their talent pipelines, to the benefit of all Illinoisans, today.
—Brian Fabes, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipelines
Noun
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Some routes might feel more predictable.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Police have asked those traveling around the area to plan for delays and try alternative routes if possible.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Likewise, electrical conduits are hidden on the top of the beams and centered down the skylight to leave the focus on the old structure and new walls.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Shakti facilitates such serendipitous interactions with the help of their excellent and informed guides who are conduits to the mountain culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The local outlets reported that the woman works for KLM, an airline that confirmed a cruise passenger who died from hantavirus had traveled on board one of its flights.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Axios and other news outlets reported earlier this week that the countries were nearing a 14-point memorandum of understanding to put an end to the war and resume talks around Iran’s nuclear program.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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The sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential negotiations.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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But sources inside the island involved in delivering the aid, who asked not to be named for fear of retaliation, said the Catholic Church’s infrastructure would not be able to handle a massive influx of humanitarian aid.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Regulators examined the transaction through multiple channels, including export control rules, foreign investment restrictions, and competition law.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Subscribers can now watch up to four channels on one screen.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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