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
Beijing has invested billions of dollars in Myanmar’s mines, oil and gas pipelines and other infrastructure and is a major arms supplier along with Russia.
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ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
As public policies evolve to address barriers, businesses have even greater opportunities to build their talent pipelines, to the benefit of all Illinoisans, today.
—Brian Fabes, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Despite the geographical and regulatory challenges of building new fuel pipelines to California, several projects have popped up to help fill the gaps left by the refinery closures.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The Ramona-Barona water pipelines project is designed to improve long-term water reliability for the Barona Band by bringing in new sources of drinking water and recycled water, according to the Barona website.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian forces are systematically striking Russian oil refineries, pipelines, and storage facilities over 600 miles inside Russia, destroying tens of billions in infrastructure and disrupting Moscow’s war finances.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Often transnational agreements are necessary if pipelines pass through several territories and security — something in short supply when Iran has shown no compunction in attacking neighbors’ energy facilities.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Small-scale versions of this system have been tested onshore, where deep-sea water pipelines already exist.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
During her 2022 gubernatorial campaign, Healey bragged about blocking the two pipelines – something energy policy experts say would have saved Massachusetts ratepayers money if not stopped by then-AG Healey.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
As public policies evolve to address barriers, businesses have even greater opportunities to build their talent pipelines, to the benefit of all Illinoisans, today.
—Brian Fabes, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Despite the geographical and regulatory challenges of building new fuel pipelines to California, several projects have popped up to help fill the gaps left by the refinery closures.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The Ramona-Barona water pipelines project is designed to improve long-term water reliability for the Barona Band by bringing in new sources of drinking water and recycled water, according to the Barona website.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Ukrainian forces are systematically striking Russian oil refineries, pipelines, and storage facilities over 600 miles inside Russia, destroying tens of billions in infrastructure and disrupting Moscow’s war finances.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Often transnational agreements are necessary if pipelines pass through several territories and security — something in short supply when Iran has shown no compunction in attacking neighbors’ energy facilities.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Small-scale versions of this system have been tested onshore, where deep-sea water pipelines already exist.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
During her 2022 gubernatorial campaign, Healey bragged about blocking the two pipelines – something energy policy experts say would have saved Massachusetts ratepayers money if not stopped by then-AG Healey.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipelines
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Still with some room for development on underneath routes, Benson could easily outplay his draft position.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said several Muni routes will be affected and riders should expect delays.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shakti facilitates such serendipitous interactions with the help of their excellent and informed guides who are conduits to the mountain culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In some yards, below-ground conduits also bring in electricity, internet, cable TV or phone lines.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Last month, Chinese news outlets began reporting drops of roughly seventy-five per cent in micro-drama crews in Hengdian.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite that, many media outlets were still asking to buy more tickets in the days leading up to the event.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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April 25, 2026 Less than a week after making his major-league debut on April 3, the shortstop signed a team-record nine-year extension that league sources confirmed to The Athletic is for $140 million and could be worth up to $150 million with performance escalators.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The victim was charged with disorderly conduct and trespass, but both charges were later dropped, sources said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Regulators examined the transaction through multiple channels, including export control rules, foreign investment restrictions, and competition law.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Subscribers can now watch up to four channels on one screen.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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