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as in conduits
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the plumber came and fixed the water pipe that was leaking
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as in channels
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
piped water into every house
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Recent Examples of pipes
Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Included is a set of pipes at the front of the sanctuary, behind the pulpit, called the Chancel Swell, which is used when the organ is played for smaller gatherings.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Then, apply a layer of weatherproof sealant around pipes and cables to lock it in place.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Inspectors observed rodent droppings in multiple areas, evidence of water damage, and leaking pipes.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
At that spot, the Tijuana River flows through pipes running beneath the road, then dumps out in cascades that cause the toxic chemicals in the sewage to aerosolize.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Senior Holy Cross-commit Abby Kent delivered the lone goal in the third quarter in the rematch, finally getting one past Ipswich star goalie Abbie Allen (17 saves) amid yet another stellar outing between the pipes.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Chlorine will still be used as a secondary disinfectant to prevent bacterial outbreaks when sitting in pipes, Karlstrand said, but the primary use of UV decontamination will limit the byproducts of chlorine.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Later that year, while hospitalized for an alleged appendicitis, Sobhraj took advantage of a blackout caused by the Indo-Pakistani war to escape, slipping out through the drainage pipes.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Batons, sticks, pipes, and small arms are among their favorite weapons.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Included is a set of pipes at the front of the sanctuary, behind the pulpit, called the Chancel Swell, which is used when the organ is played for smaller gatherings.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Then, apply a layer of weatherproof sealant around pipes and cables to lock it in place.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Inspectors observed rodent droppings in multiple areas, evidence of water damage, and leaking pipes.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
At that spot, the Tijuana River flows through pipes running beneath the road, then dumps out in cascades that cause the toxic chemicals in the sewage to aerosolize.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Senior Holy Cross-commit Abby Kent delivered the lone goal in the third quarter in the rematch, finally getting one past Ipswich star goalie Abbie Allen (17 saves) amid yet another stellar outing between the pipes.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Chlorine will still be used as a secondary disinfectant to prevent bacterial outbreaks when sitting in pipes, Karlstrand said, but the primary use of UV decontamination will limit the byproducts of chlorine.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Later that year, while hospitalized for an alleged appendicitis, Sobhraj took advantage of a blackout caused by the Indo-Pakistani war to escape, slipping out through the drainage pipes.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipes
Noun
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The San Pablo Bay Pipeline is the larger of two conduits carrying crude to Northern California.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The project also includes the resurfacing and restriping of the existing parking lot, new accessible parking spaces, new streetlights, conduits for future vehicle charging stations, the replacement of walkways, and stormwater improvements.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The industry is working through excess barrels and an over-zealous embrace of premiumization, while consumers recalibrate price and style preferences.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Celebrate the monarch migration, explore pollinator-friendly gardens, learn about water quality, rain barrels, and more.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Below, newlywed and habitual gym rat Jeff Bezos, looking mighty fit on the arm of his telegenic bride Lauren Sanchez, channels his very best Saturday Night Fever Tony Manero, as played by John Travolta.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Mercer 41 sleeper sofa—made to fit two guests quite comfortably—channels a Bauhaus vibe with its metal frame, and the green corduroy upholstery leans into today’s penchant for all things ’70s.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yurov laughs hysterically and chirps back at Kreider.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s a mascara that plumps and a mascara that tubes.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The accompanying image of Jîna lying unconscious in a hospital bed, with a swollen face, tubes coming out of her mouth, and dried blood on her ears, went viral.—
Fatemeh Jamalpour,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Every few years, Aziz Ansari learns about a new sociological phenomenon and funnels it into his work.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
7 Sep. 2025
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Chrome is absolutely central to Google's business model, serving as the gateway that funnels billions of users toward Google's search engine and, ultimately, its advertising goldmine.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Below, San Angelo gives us several methods for cleaning bathroom sink drains, her best tips on how to avoid a clogged bathroom sink, and what to avoid when cleaning your bathroom sink drain.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The order also directs CDPHE to collaborate with other state agencies and offices to identify and remove barriers to vaccination, ensure state health insurance plans and Medicaid cover COVID-19 vaccines and review and revise rules to ensure pharmacies can provide COVID-19 vaccines.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The enchanted satnav system directs Sarah and David to various doors dotted along their circuitous route toward healing.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Pipes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipes. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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