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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pipelines This means establishing continuous data deduplication pipelines, enriching customer profiles with real-time behavioral signals and grounding the decisioning engine in strict governance boundaries. Pratik Bhadra, Forbes.com, 14 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 Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited New Hampshire last week to promote the administration’s push for additional natural gas pipelines but faced questions about gasoline prices that have climbed to roughly $4 a gallon. James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026 The Baltic initiative comes amid broader efforts by NATO and regional governments to protect an area increasingly associated with threats to undersea cables, pipelines, shipping and other critical infrastructure. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 The network of pipelines and refineries necessary for military airfields, for example, was foundational for the petrolization of societies. Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipelines
Noun
  • However, their effectiveness can be limited against drones navigating along preprogrammed routes or communicating through fiber-optic cables.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • While Levine Cava’s reductions on late-night routes survived intact in the budget, commissioners agreed to take up the issue again this fall before the cuts took effect this spring.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 18 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 New York Times reports that journalists from these outlets had their badges confiscated.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Journalists for the three news outlets remained at the White House through Friday evening.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This approach aims to reduce dependence on global raw material sources.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The younger girl sat on the back of the bike, while the older teen pedaled and steered, police sources said.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The utilities that treat their digital channels as a strategic lever, not an afterthought, will be the ones that turn enrollment into real, dispatchable flexibility.
    Amber Mullaney, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Retail partners bring their own knowledge of customers and markets, while their assortment decisions and sales patterns show a brand how its products are performing beyond its own channels.
    Advertorial, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster