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
Ongoing strikes and counterstrikes on Persian Gulf refineries, pipelines, gas fields and tanker terminals threaten to the prolong the global economic pain for months, even years.
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Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Ongoing strikes and counterstrikes on Persian Gulf refineries, pipelines, gas fields and tanker terminals threaten to the prolong the global economic pain for months, even years.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Those giant banks of processing power need spaces to physically exist, giant pipelines of power and often, water to help keep them cool.
—Krys Fluker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
In the 20th century, geopolitical leverage flowed through oil pipelines, shipping routes, and chokepoints guarded by naval power.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Russia continues uninterrupted supplies via pipelines to China, including the Skovorodino-Mohe and Atasu-Alashankou routes, as well as ESPO Blend exports by sea via the port of Kozmino.
—Reuters, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Building alternative pipelines to relieve a global chokepoint is no pipe dream.
—John Spencer, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2026
In California, groundwater has rebounded in areas that obtained more water from canals or pipelines decades ago, including Santa Clara Valley, Livermore-Amador Valley, South Yuba Basin, Yucca Valley and parts of Los Angeles.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
But midstream — the unglamorous world of pipelines, storage tanks, and port facilities — could be a less obvious winner, as countries reprioritize maximum flexibility of supply chains.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Ongoing strikes and counterstrikes on Persian Gulf refineries, pipelines, gas fields and tanker terminals threaten to the prolong the global economic pain for months, even years.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Those giant banks of processing power need spaces to physically exist, giant pipelines of power and often, water to help keep them cool.
—Krys Fluker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
In the 20th century, geopolitical leverage flowed through oil pipelines, shipping routes, and chokepoints guarded by naval power.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Russia continues uninterrupted supplies via pipelines to China, including the Skovorodino-Mohe and Atasu-Alashankou routes, as well as ESPO Blend exports by sea via the port of Kozmino.
—Reuters, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Building alternative pipelines to relieve a global chokepoint is no pipe dream.
—John Spencer, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2026
In California, groundwater has rebounded in areas that obtained more water from canals or pipelines decades ago, including Santa Clara Valley, Livermore-Amador Valley, South Yuba Basin, Yucca Valley and parts of Los Angeles.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
But midstream — the unglamorous world of pipelines, storage tanks, and port facilities — could be a less obvious winner, as countries reprioritize maximum flexibility of supply chains.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipelines
Noun
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The state transportation agency said drivers should avoid the area or use alternate routes.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The conflict has meant crisis for the aviation industry, particularly in the Middle East, where airspace closures have forced carriers to cancel flights and take longer and costlier routes.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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High end label mavens will appreciate the shopping conduits of Via Condotti, Frattina, and Borgognona.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Today, fiber optics are used as sensors for geologic events, such as earthquakes, as monitors for infrastructure, including bridges, roads and buildings, and as conduits for imaging and laser treatments inside the body.—
John Ballato,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some outlets still project him as a late first-round selection.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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On this week’s episode of Talking Central Florida, Donovan Myrie from WKMG News 6 and Joe Mario Pedersen from Central Florida Public Media discuss their outlets’ reporting on some of the state’s most pressing healthcare issues, including how the nationwide measles outbreak is impacting Florida.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Fatalities data, the group says, is based on a range of sources, including sources among medical workers, publicly available images and official statements.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The attack consisted of Iranian missiles and drones, sources told CBS News.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Due to a contract dispute, Comcast has dropped coverage of Scripps TV stations, which includes the Panthers’ broadcast channels.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fubo carries a wide array of sports and entertainment channels, including local sports packages and top national channels like ABC, FOX, CBS, ESPN, FS1, MTV, Comedy Central, and much more.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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