pipelines

Definition of pipelinesnext
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 The remaining inventories are needed to maintain minimum operating levels in pipelines and storage facilities to keep supply chains functioning. CNBC, 18 May 2026 Long-range attacks Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on targets deep inside Russia in recent weeks, aiming to knock out oil refineries, depots and pipelines, as both sides seek to degrade each other’s infrastructure. Reuters, NBC news, 17 May 2026 Securing critical sea-bed infrastructure The UUVs are increasing being employed to monitor the health and security of critical sea-bed infrastructure this includes oil and gas pipelines as well as optical fiber internet cables. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026 The rare isotope is mostly locked away deep within our world’s innards, but vanishingly small quantities are belched out in volcanic eruptions and through natural gas pipelines. Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026 The cost of porting model code and training pipelines off CUDA onto a specialist accelerator is not zero, and the engineering organizations that have absorbed that cost remain rare. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 Madani also noted the slick is near a zone with a heavy concentration of pipelines and energy infrastructure. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026 That’s the point when the world hits the bare minimum amounts of oil needed for pipelines, storage tanks and export terminals to function properly. Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026 Construction firms, gas pipelines, permitting, and grid interconnection are bigger challenges than production capacity. Justin Worland, Time, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipelines
Noun
  • Guests can rent courtesy bikes or use trail maps to explore local running routes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
  • These aircraft repeatedly fly similar routes and rely on persistent radio-frequency links, allowing Russian electronic warfare systems to map and exploit these signals, causing the drones to lose control and crash.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • But there’s a semi-true idea that children are doing so at an incredibly rapid pace, and stories can be conduits for emotional growth, wonder, and empathy.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
  • Likewise, electrical conduits are hidden on the top of the beams and centered down the skylight to leave the focus on the old structure and new walls.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • During Britney Spears’ DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, the pop star, at points, refused to comply with law enforcement, denying being under the influence and offering to make lasagna for officers rather than exit her car, video and reporting released by various outlets Thursday showed.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
  • According to the outlets, the body was found in the Bronx on Wednesday, May 20, beneath a Cross Bronx Expressway overpass.
    Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • Rooftop honey from on-site beehives makes its way onto breakfast plates, and the kitchen sources local produce and sustainable seafood.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
  • Spring-flowering nectar sources include the native Virginia bluebells, wild columbine, wild geranium and woodland phlox.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • Availability and pricing for the Osmo Pocket 4P will be announced through DJI’s official channels and authorized retail partners at a later date.
    Deadline, Deadline, 20 May 2026
  • The shop officially opened its doors to ice cream lovers May 8 near the Charlotte Premium Outlets in Steele Creek, according to the brand’s social media channels.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026

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“Pipelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipelines. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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