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 Industrial operators can deploy them to inspect narrow pipelines, ventilation shafts, sewers, and underground mines for structural flaws. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 The ones that don’t may keep funding pipelines that stop at extraction, producing output no agent can act on. — Alberto Gimeno, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 That’s convenient for deals across multiple pipelines, deal packages, and long deals. — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 Toei Animation, Toho, Bandai Namco and other broadcasters have separately bought up studios, distributors and pipelines to build their own capacity. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 The Biden administration established baseline standards for pipelines, ports, airports, and water systems, such as requiring operators to implement multifactor authentication and endpoint monitoring. — Anne Neuberger, Foreign Affairs, 15 Sep. 2026 Where once indie film producers looked to streaming platforms for financing and acquisitions, the streamers now have their own original film pipelines. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 One option could be the Global X MLP ETF (MLPA), which invests in midstream pipelines and storage facilities that have less sensitivity to energy prices. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 Houthi attacks have again escalated this week, including targeting critical Saudi oil pipelines. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipelines
Noun
  • Ishmita Shah, a roads engineer, said crews have been working with Nepal's army since the second day after the floods to reopen routes in affected areas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • That is important for industrial facilities, where inspection routes can cross multiple buildings, zones, and types of infrastructure.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Hailed as a bold experiment seven years ago, the Sanfic-Morbido Lab, part of Sanfic’s industry section Sanfic Industria, has evolved into one of the region’s most consistent conduits for fantastic/genre filmmaking.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
  • However, developing specialized buoyant materials, underwater conduits, and anti-corrosive gear come with a premium price tag.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The spot, which first aired Wednesday on conservative media outlets Fox News and Newsmax, cost $14,000, according to the firm AdImpact, which tracks media spending.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The White House complied and reissued press passes to staffers for the outlets Thursday morning — but then blocked the networks at the state dinner.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • One of the sources had said last week that reported TPLF restrictions on mobile communications may be part of a tactic to neutralize government forces' advantage in using battlefield drones, by preventing them from accessing the mobile network.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • An 18-year-old woman was bound and raped by a man inside his Queens apartment more than a year ago, and a suspect has now been arrested, police and law enforcement sources said Friday.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • After failing to gain traction for clemency through unofficial channels, Combs personally appealed to Trump, making the case for his freedom in a letter.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Pluto offers live channels, a good-sized movie and TV library and after-air streaming of some CBS series.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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