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
Many young filmmakers are no longer arriving in theaters through familiar pipelines like festivals, studio internships, or film schools.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Since the full Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, there have been several incidents in the Baltic Sea involving damage to gas pipelines and internet cables.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
The South Caucasus rarely commands attention until war breaks out, pipelines are threatened, or a great power expands its footprint.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are using pipelines to divert millions of barrels of oil per day from the Persian Gulf to export terminals on the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 May 2026
When Souki got his start, LNG terminals were managed similarly to pipelines, with long-term contracts between buyers and sellers.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
The sea drones equipped with sonar produce a picture of objects under the water, from fishing traps to pipelines.
—Emma Burrows, Fortune, 24 May 2026
The sea drones equipped with sonar produce a picture of objects under the water, from fishing traps to pipelines.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app are among the first platforms where Omni Flash capabilities are being introduced, signalling a tighter connection between AI generation tools and content creation pipelines.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Since the full Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, there have been several incidents in the Baltic Sea involving damage to gas pipelines and internet cables.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
The South Caucasus rarely commands attention until war breaks out, pipelines are threatened, or a great power expands its footprint.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are using pipelines to divert millions of barrels of oil per day from the Persian Gulf to export terminals on the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 May 2026
When Souki got his start, LNG terminals were managed similarly to pipelines, with long-term contracts between buyers and sellers.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 28 May 2026
The sea drones equipped with sonar produce a picture of objects under the water, from fishing traps to pipelines.
—Emma Burrows, Fortune, 24 May 2026
The sea drones equipped with sonar produce a picture of objects under the water, from fishing traps to pipelines.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app are among the first platforms where Omni Flash capabilities are being introduced, signalling a tighter connection between AI generation tools and content creation pipelines.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipelines
Noun
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Nepali climbers are now the ones overseeing the securing of the routes up the mountain, and the fixing of the rope lines that help clients navigate the most difficult sections.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The Fortress can be taken off the road, too, via an addition Extreme offroad Suspension system that can handle any unexpected routes, while the four-wheel drive can tackle mud, snow, rocks, in addition to being a statement-making daily driver.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The conduits that link the pads to the octagon structures may contain fiber-optic cables for communications, Kristensen and Neill said.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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In trying to cut out the conduits, the ECB tread a dangerous path.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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The 24-year-old, the oldest of Brad Pitt’s six children with Angelina Jolie, has filed legal paper work to no longer be officially known as Maddox Jolie-Pitt, TMZ and other outlets are reporting.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The coalition is urging the state to find new sources of funding for the work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Authorities currently believe the woman shot the man and children before shooting herself, The LA Times reports, citing law enforcement sources.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Noun
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There are just five guest rooms, but each channels the casual elegance of surrounding Healdsburg, with a calming palette and beds prepped with the softest Matouk sheets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Americans of Kokopeli’s vintage are old enough to remember TV-watching as restricted by the times shows went on-air, by the channels their parents paid for, and by the public service announcements they were forced to get through during morning cartoons.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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