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
The Ukrainian military and security services have also stepped up drone and missile attacks against Russian refineries and other infrastructure such as pipelines and pumping stations in recent months.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Soft power that hardens into partnerships, pipelines, and actual policy shifts.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Until 2025, Ukraine transited Russian gas to European buyers, and as an informal part of the deal, Russia refrained from attacking Ukrainian gas production and pipelines.
—Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2025
Physical attacks against critical infrastructure like telecommunications equipment, pipelines, and energy grids have risen by as much as 70% in recent years, while ransomware attacks have risen by 9% annually.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Advertisement While Beijing is laser focused on ports, pipelines, and railways, the type of capacity-building engagement long characterized by USAID isn’t part of their strategy.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
While the Healey administration has blamed last winter’s bitter cold for the pricy utility bills, critics argue the increases are directly tied to Healey’s opposition to gas pipelines and her decarbonization agenda.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Industry engineers say that the state’s crude pipelines, which carry heavy oil, are approaching a tipping point.
—Lora Myers, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
On the ground, the same storm could overload power grids and pipelines with geomagnetic energy.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Soft power that hardens into partnerships, pipelines, and actual policy shifts.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Until 2025, Ukraine transited Russian gas to European buyers, and as an informal part of the deal, Russia refrained from attacking Ukrainian gas production and pipelines.
—Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2025
Physical attacks against critical infrastructure like telecommunications equipment, pipelines, and energy grids have risen by as much as 70% in recent years, while ransomware attacks have risen by 9% annually.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Advertisement While Beijing is laser focused on ports, pipelines, and railways, the type of capacity-building engagement long characterized by USAID isn’t part of their strategy.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
While the Healey administration has blamed last winter’s bitter cold for the pricy utility bills, critics argue the increases are directly tied to Healey’s opposition to gas pipelines and her decarbonization agenda.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Industry engineers say that the state’s crude pipelines, which carry heavy oil, are approaching a tipping point.
—Lora Myers, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
On the ground, the same storm could overload power grids and pipelines with geomagnetic energy.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipelines
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Golf is a major draw, with courses that look out on the scenic Santa Catalina Mountains, as are the hiking and biking paths and routes.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the same day, a regional train, called the Desiro High-Capacity (HC), which is designed for shorter to medium-distance routes, successfully completed its first test run near Cairo, which will link the capital with cities like Alexandria and Ain Sokhna.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The FinCEN Files show how banks remain vital conduits in moving illicit money out of reach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Piergiorgio Scarlato and Jacopo Taddeucci Data from SKATE is helping scientists test hypotheses about how gas bubbles rise and burst inside magma, how volcanic conduits are shaped, and study subsurface processes that ordinary monitoring can’t see.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Nov. 2025
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, other creators and outlets have seemingly started to abandon the concept.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The change has proved costly because Venezuela lost one of its few remaining sources of legitimate income.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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As global demand for cleaner and more efficient energy sources intensifies, solar power remains one of the most promising solutions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Stream the basketball games in both men’s and women’s sports on top channels like ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS, ESPN, SEC Network, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, FS1, and more.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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At least 20 people were injured in the explosion, TV channels reported, as ambulances raced to the scene.—
Shivam Patel,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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