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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
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
Sacramento County health inspectors shut down the Sacramento coffee shop after finding three live German cockroaches in the water heater closet, on the pipes behind the warewashing sink and under the ware washing drain board.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Seal Gaps Caulk any cracks or gaps in siding or near doors and windows, and seal up any cracks or gaps around utility pipes, under eaves, or around the chimney.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Freedom songs rang out alongside work songs, a player on homemade pan pipes mesmerized listeners alongside the generation’s greatest future singer-songwriters.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Underground sediments naturally filter the Colorado River supplies, meaning the water is easier to treat and less harsh on pipes and people’s palates.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
In particular, the city’s stormwater system is failing as pipes have eroded and caused sinkholes to pop up in some parts of the city.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Officials warned that this loss of pressure may allow contaminants, including fecal material and disease-causing organisms, to enter the water supply through cracks or joints in the pipes.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That fingerprint was sufficient enough to qualify for a warrant to search the rest of the Norman home, where tests of the pipes leading out of the washing machine revealed some matter containing Beryl’s DNA.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Discover if these convenient detergent pods could actually be harming your pipes.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
Sacramento County health inspectors shut down the Sacramento coffee shop after finding three live German cockroaches in the water heater closet, on the pipes behind the warewashing sink and under the ware washing drain board.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Seal Gaps Caulk any cracks or gaps in siding or near doors and windows, and seal up any cracks or gaps around utility pipes, under eaves, or around the chimney.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Freedom songs rang out alongside work songs, a player on homemade pan pipes mesmerized listeners alongside the generation’s greatest future singer-songwriters.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Underground sediments naturally filter the Colorado River supplies, meaning the water is easier to treat and less harsh on pipes and people’s palates.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
In particular, the city’s stormwater system is failing as pipes have eroded and caused sinkholes to pop up in some parts of the city.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Officials warned that this loss of pressure may allow contaminants, including fecal material and disease-causing organisms, to enter the water supply through cracks or joints in the pipes.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That fingerprint was sufficient enough to qualify for a warrant to search the rest of the Norman home, where tests of the pipes leading out of the washing machine revealed some matter containing Beryl’s DNA.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipes
Noun
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The FinCEN Files show how banks remain vital conduits in moving illicit money out of reach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Piergiorgio Scarlato and Jacopo Taddeucci Data from SKATE is helping scientists test hypotheses about how gas bubbles rise and burst inside magma, how volcanic conduits are shaped, and study subsurface processes that ordinary monitoring can’t see.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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According to Sotheby’s, many of the bottles are private labels, single barrels, and vintage expressions, some of which are making their auction debut.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, in the last three months, Maduro’s government exported an average of 35,000 barrels a day to Cuba, approximately a quarter of the island’s total demand, according to Piñón.—
María Verza,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The show channels a certain energetic, zany sense of humor viewers could recognize from their own adolescent friendships and antics, culminating in a five-season run and a 2021–2023 revival on Paramount+.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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As New York City's first lady, Rama Duwaji channels art-world chic.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
1 Jan. 2026
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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Keep boots upright and orderly by using boot trees, cardboard tubes, or even a short length of PVC pipe.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unopened tubes and cans are both shelf-stable, but once opened, the difference is significant.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An antenna then funnels the signal into a narrow, flexible waveguide.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 Dec. 2025
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Every imitation pulls money away from small designers and funnels it into fast-fashion giants that fuel climate change, harm the environment, and further destabilize the very small businesses that drive true creativity.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
9 Dec. 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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Neil Sheehan, who directs Woolpert’s data center design team, said public scrutiny isn’t the only factor in clients’ new attention to aesthetics.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gilroy penned the script and directs.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Pipes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipes. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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