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
Yet the phenomenon isn’t likely to disappear soon, thanks to a combination of disappearing oil refineries, a lack of interstate pipelines and a loophole in a 106-year-old maritime law.
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Will Kubzansky, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Beneath the deck, or roadway surface, the structure carries sewer, water and recycled water pipelines and conduits for electrical and fiber optic cables.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
These include multiyear infrastructure projects, regulatory frameworks designed for companies that may not show up, and talent pipelines built for a hiring market that’s already cooling.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
China is hotter than hot With M&A becoming more of a focus for companies looking to replenish their pipelines, China has emerged as arguably the most interesting place to be right now.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Accreditation also shapes professional pipelines.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The plan, however, ran into a major hurdle last year when South Dakota passed a law banning the use of eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines.
—Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
These traits make biodrones suitable for inspecting pipelines, surveying industrial zones, monitoring power lines, or supporting search and rescue missions in hard-to-reach locations.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Efforts to expand pipelines running through New York are also often met with strong local opposition.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Will Kubzansky, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Beneath the deck, or roadway surface, the structure carries sewer, water and recycled water pipelines and conduits for electrical and fiber optic cables.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
These include multiyear infrastructure projects, regulatory frameworks designed for companies that may not show up, and talent pipelines built for a hiring market that’s already cooling.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
China is hotter than hot With M&A becoming more of a focus for companies looking to replenish their pipelines, China has emerged as arguably the most interesting place to be right now.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Accreditation also shapes professional pipelines.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The plan, however, ran into a major hurdle last year when South Dakota passed a law banning the use of eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines.
—Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
These traits make biodrones suitable for inspecting pipelines, surveying industrial zones, monitoring power lines, or supporting search and rescue missions in hard-to-reach locations.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Efforts to expand pipelines running through New York are also often met with strong local opposition.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipelines
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Monday's through Friday's routes will run one day late.—
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Early flights will likely focus on specific routes, cargo delivery, emergency services and premium passenger travel.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Beneath the deck, or roadway surface, the structure carries sewer, water and recycled water pipelines and conduits for electrical and fiber optic cables.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The communications firm will also gain long-term access to certain Lumen central offices, poles, and conduits.—
Victoria Baeza Garcia,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Multiple outlets have reported that lawmakers must schedule appointments at the DOJ at least 24 hours in advance to assess the documents at a secure facility.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Media outlets and NGOs later identified that agent as Gertler (though he was never charged in the case).—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Two sources who attended the party described witnessing a loud verbal exchange between Nick Reiner and his parents.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Official casualty figures are kept strictly out of the public gaze, although estimates from multiple sources indicate losses that are eye-wateringly high.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Warner shareholders will get stock in the new company, but the value of the channels remains in dispute, prompting some Warner shareholders to lean to the Paramount deal, which the firm says provides more certainty.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The first format from the company will be K-pop-themed, and launch across social channels before an in-app debut follows.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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