pipelines

plural of pipeline
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 Junior tasks are quickly being automated by tech, and companies are pulling back on their pipelines for young talent. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 July 2026 Kuwait, Iraq and Qatar retain heavy exposure to the waterway, while alternative pipelines cannot absorb all the crude and liquefied natural gas that would be stranded in a prolonged closure. Lee Ying Shan,sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Saudi policymakers are expected to pursue economic resilience, building new pipelines and better air, rail, sea, and road infrastructure, Callen wrote. Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 July 2026 Model debt arises from dependencies in integrations, prompts, data pipelines and workflows, which reduce agility, slow down change and increase costs. Signe Jancis, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The finished product then has to travel through a system of pipelines and trucks to reach gas station pumps. ABC News, 8 July 2026 The country was able to keep its oil business mostly afloat by bypassing the strait with pipelines that shipped oil to a port in Yanbu on the other side of the nation. David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
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Noun
  • Their main fantasy appeal comes from players with secure minutes, penalties and multiple routes to points.
    Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Others will argue, reasonably, that no other commercial industry staffs onboard physicians on most routes, and that the infrequency of serious events makes dedicated medical staffing hard to justify economically.
    Sriman Swarup, STAT, 13 July 2026
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  • Federal authorities routinely target South Florida remittance companies that operate as conduits for unlawful money transfers, especially for drug traffickers, because many are suspected of evading bank-reporting requirements.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • However, due to the placement of AC ducts, electrical conduits and other interior components, this lone seat is windowless.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • Trump’s animosity toward news outlets whose agenda runs counter to his own isn't new.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • The Times, citing anonymous sources, reported the switch had come at the urging of the Secret Service, and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older aircraft, including antimissile capabilities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Some of the first reports indicated that Adebayo threw a punch at Herro’s head before the two were separated, but some league sources have indicated that initial portrayals of the fight were overblown.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
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  • The Warner board initially struck a deal with Netflix valued at nearly $83 billion for much of the company, not including CNN and other basic cable channels.
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • The companies are working with Merzigo, a tech company that operates digital distribution channels and that has also teamed up with Hearst, Banijay, ITV and Fremantle, among others.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 July 2026

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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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