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 When generative AI exploded, many of the legacy giants didn't rebuild their architecture to support real-time data pipelines or autonomous agents. Sridhar Yerramreddy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 These vital data pipelines, owned and operated by Silicon Valley tech giants, account for 70 % of usable undersea cables in 2026, yet Washington retains the right to restrict where these networks go and who has access. Alex Capri, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Throughout most of modern history, wars have targeted energy infrastructure, including oil wells, refineries, pipelines, export terminals and power plants. Amy Myers Jaffe, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026 At some point, all that will be left is the gunk at the bottom of the storage containers, and physics will prevent the oil from flowing through those critical pipelines. David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 While the companies overlap in oncology, cardiovascular disease and immunology, their pipelines are largely complementary, with AstraZeneca stronger in solid tumors and Bristol Myers Squibb more focused on blood cancers and cell therapies. Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 The war in the Middle East, which supplies a vast amount of Africa’s fuels, exposed the continent’s reliance on energy imports, accelerating efforts to build new refineries and pipelines. semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Engelschall said the Inland Empire’s community colleges were slow to recover after the pandemic but have begun to rebuild their transfer pipelines. Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
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Noun
  • Nasser said the company will continue to capitalize on all export routes, including Hormuz, the Bab al-Mandeb strait in the Red Sea, the Suez Canal and the Sumed pipeline in Egypt.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The group's Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee expressed concern over attacks on energy infrastructure and maritime routes, which exacerbate market instability.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Securities regulators are cracking down on Hong Kong brokerages used as conduits by wealthy individuals to move funds offshore.
    Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
  • Federal authorities routinely target South Florida remittance companies that operate as conduits for unlawful money transfers, especially for drug traffickers, because many are suspected of evading bank-reporting requirements.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • In June, Waddingham issued a metaphorical penalty card to outlets reporting on a feud with Sudeikis, after speaking to Variety about his propensity for rewrites.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Several Russian media outlets claimed the bombing targeted a Russian general who was celebrating his birthday at the restaurant.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • El Niño and La Niña are the biggest sources of seasonal climate predictability.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The current outbreak has previously been linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, but officials haven’t ruled out additional sources of the infection.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • A week later and there’s been a whole investigation into the YouTuber and author for use of generative AI in his videos, writing, and research across multiple YouTube channels and books.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Rendered in a tomato color palette, the retro motif gets a fresh update that channels ‘60s charm with a decidedly summer-ready twist.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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