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 plan could falter if Saudi Arabia and the UAE successfully use alternative pipelines to cushion the oil shock.
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Nasteho Said, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
In her three years at the helm, Wolff—who is married to F1 team principal Toto Wolff—has shifted the series away from box-ticking sponsorships toward brands invested in long-term talent pipelines.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
Underneath the temple’s Corinthian columns, three subterranean pipelines from Arroyo de la Laguna, Alameda Creek and Pleasanton supplied half of San Francisco’s water supply during the early 20th century.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
To remove oil from the reserves, water is pumped into the salt caverns, making the crude float to the surface, where it is captured and sent through pipelines to refineries.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
To remove oil from the reserves, water is pumped into the salt caverns, making the crude float to the surface, where it is captured and sent through pipelines to refineries.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
However, a longer conflict — one that leaves long-term damage to oil fields, pipelines and terminals in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE and Kuwait, and sends oil prices over $100 per barrel — could deliver a lasting windfall to Russia.
—David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
For oil, a network of pipelines, tankers, and railroads transports the fuel across the world, creating a true global market.
—Justin Worland, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates could divert about 6 million barrels of oil a day from the strait to pipelines, Medlock said.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
Nasteho Said, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
In her three years at the helm, Wolff—who is married to F1 team principal Toto Wolff—has shifted the series away from box-ticking sponsorships toward brands invested in long-term talent pipelines.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
Underneath the temple’s Corinthian columns, three subterranean pipelines from Arroyo de la Laguna, Alameda Creek and Pleasanton supplied half of San Francisco’s water supply during the early 20th century.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
To remove oil from the reserves, water is pumped into the salt caverns, making the crude float to the surface, where it is captured and sent through pipelines to refineries.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
To remove oil from the reserves, water is pumped into the salt caverns, making the crude float to the surface, where it is captured and sent through pipelines to refineries.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
However, a longer conflict — one that leaves long-term damage to oil fields, pipelines and terminals in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE and Kuwait, and sends oil prices over $100 per barrel — could deliver a lasting windfall to Russia.
—David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
For oil, a network of pipelines, tankers, and railroads transports the fuel across the world, creating a true global market.
—Justin Worland, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates could divert about 6 million barrels of oil a day from the strait to pipelines, Medlock said.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipelines
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Ukraine's state rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia said damage to the rail infrastructure forced changes to a number of routes in the center-west of the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine's state rail operator, Ukrzaliznytsia, said damage to the rail infrastructure forced changes to a number of routes in the center-west of the country.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the show’s understanding of powerful men’s lust for young — often too young — women, Hayley and, subsequently, Yasmin are positioned as conduits between the elite and their transgressive desires, not unlike Ghislaine Maxwell’s role in Epstein’s broader scheme.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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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 current Pentagon press corps comprises mostly conservative outlets that agreed to the policy.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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He’s written for outlets from Men’s Journal to SPY and has a soft spot for alt/indie music, Japanese Breakfast’s discography included.—
Jonathan Zavaleta,
Footwear News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Noem and her chief adviser Corey Lewandowski -- who is reportedly also departing DHS -- both had a knack for lashing out, yelling and berating staff that crossed them, according to sources.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Currently, most data centers draw from the public grid rather than securing their own energy sources – a fact that many associate with sky-high electricity prices.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Down the road, the synergistic opportunities are potentially more significant for building the profile of both brands, from summer festivals to new retail channels, Magliaro said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Adriana Lambarri’s costumes skillfully replicate the actor’s garb in the film while composer/sound designer Jazer Sibley-Schwartz channels at the outset a knowing nod to John Williams’ indelible, two-note cadence of menacing notes announcing the shark’s arrival.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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