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 recent years, attacks on critical infrastructure such as pipelines and subsea communication cables have exposed the vulnerability of underwater assets.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Driven by looming patent cliffs, newly buoyant public markets, and Big Pharma’s race to beef up their pipelines, dealmaking so far in 2026 amounted to $106 billion over 201 deals, according to PitchBook data.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have redirected oil exports via the East-West and Habshan-Fujairah pipelines respectively.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Russian officials have dismissed concerns, even as the list of major oil refineries and pipelines hit by Ukrainian drones grows longer.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 4 June 2026
His experience across retail and institutional pharmacy environments informs a view grounded in workflow mechanics, data pipelines, and system reliability, discarding broad claims about automation for focused analysis.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
But some of the most meaningful long-term gains may emerge more quietly through better dispatch systems, faster hiring pipelines, smoother onboarding, safer communications, clearer family updates, and more reliable daily transportation service.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Steve Escaler was appointed CFO of Woodway Energy Infrastructure LLC, a developer, owner, and operator of intrastate natural gas pipelines, effective June 1.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Many young filmmakers are no longer arriving in theaters through familiar pipelines like festivals, studio internships, or film schools.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Driven by looming patent cliffs, newly buoyant public markets, and Big Pharma’s race to beef up their pipelines, dealmaking so far in 2026 amounted to $106 billion over 201 deals, according to PitchBook data.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have redirected oil exports via the East-West and Habshan-Fujairah pipelines respectively.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Russian officials have dismissed concerns, even as the list of major oil refineries and pipelines hit by Ukrainian drones grows longer.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 4 June 2026
His experience across retail and institutional pharmacy environments informs a view grounded in workflow mechanics, data pipelines, and system reliability, discarding broad claims about automation for focused analysis.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
But some of the most meaningful long-term gains may emerge more quietly through better dispatch systems, faster hiring pipelines, smoother onboarding, safer communications, clearer family updates, and more reliable daily transportation service.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Steve Escaler was appointed CFO of Woodway Energy Infrastructure LLC, a developer, owner, and operator of intrastate natural gas pipelines, effective June 1.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Many young filmmakers are no longer arriving in theaters through familiar pipelines like festivals, studio internships, or film schools.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipelines
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For people exploring non-drug routes to metabolic health, lifestyle approaches remain the most accessible option.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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This allows the machine to identify obstacles, plan routes, and navigate without constant human control.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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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.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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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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But Tennie has the rare bragging rights of being seen on three different shows on three different outlets (Apple TV, HBO Max and ABC) at the same time.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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As more and more outlets pick up the footage Daniel has protected throughout the movie, there are glimpses of spaceships falling through the sky and their wreckage.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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While sources said a signing ceremony could be held in Switzerland in the coming days, Iran’s foreign minister suggested the signing could take place remotely.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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In addition to its own facility, the company has partnered with a group of garment manufacturers and mills in the region to create localized sources for everything from fabric to finishing while helping to satisfy its customers’ demands.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Chilled water constantly flows through these channels, routing across the body’s major muscle groups to absorb metabolic heat and pump it away to the suit’s backpack life-support system.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Artists now bypass traditional power brokers, building audiences through touring, algorithms, and direct fan channels.—
John Kennedy,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2026
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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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