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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
Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Conveniently, says Seth Bacon, executive vp of media for MLS, the same pipes that allowed for lightning-fast trades are perfect for delivering ultra high-definition video.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Keep drains clean and clear Fruit flies can breed in drains if there are clumps of food caught in your pipes.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The force of that expansion is strong enough to break steel pipes, split open watering wands, hose fittings, and anything else with water trapped in it, such as water features or hose timers.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Open cabinets in the kitchen or bathroom that might have pipes near the exterior of the home.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The Weather Service also recommends draining in-ground sprinkler systems and covering above-ground pipes.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Remove hoses and cover above-ground pipes.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Until then, the NWS urges residents to take precautionary measures like insulating pipes and covering sensitive plants.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
When that liquid becomes warm, it’s then sent through pipes to a facility that cools the liquid and sends it back to the data centers.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Conveniently, says Seth Bacon, executive vp of media for MLS, the same pipes that allowed for lightning-fast trades are perfect for delivering ultra high-definition video.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Keep drains clean and clear Fruit flies can breed in drains if there are clumps of food caught in your pipes.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
The force of that expansion is strong enough to break steel pipes, split open watering wands, hose fittings, and anything else with water trapped in it, such as water features or hose timers.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Open cabinets in the kitchen or bathroom that might have pipes near the exterior of the home.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The Weather Service also recommends draining in-ground sprinkler systems and covering above-ground pipes.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
Remove hoses and cover above-ground pipes.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Until then, the NWS urges residents to take precautionary measures like insulating pipes and covering sensitive plants.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipes
Noun
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Middle managers—those crucial conduits between strategy and execution—feel less psychologically safe than both their bosses and their teams.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
22 Oct. 2025
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The analysts concluded that McGovern—who continued to use his secretblackmars handle, Knife—was one of Kinahan’s primary conduits to the world.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Price contends the Jameson portion of the USGS report is outdate and inaccurate, pointing to a much more recent 2025 third-party review from Sproule ERCE energy consultants that estimates the Jameson basin could hold 9 billion net barrels of recoverable crude oil.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Orange construction barrels are seemingly everywhere.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Further up the avenue, Claudie channels the South of France, complete with a bubbling fountain in its picturesque courtyard, while across the street, seductive spot Felice dishes up excellent pasta and tiramisu.—
Sara Liss,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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Martin channels Eve from the Old Testament, cuddling up to a big white snake and striking various poses, apple in hand, for the photographer Ryan McGinley.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 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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Cathode ray tubes for Sarnoff and RCA to make televisions.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mud tunnels, or shelter tubes, about the width of a straw, on the foundation, floor joists, and other parts of the house are signs of a colony.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 4-4-2 structure provides a stable midfield base that funnels service quickly into central areas, from both centrally and wide.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, the American system, Farley argues, funnels too many young people toward white-collar paths, overlooking the lucrative and essential blue-collar economy.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 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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Leading an all-female filmmaking team, Vanessa Caswill (Love at First Sight, Little Women mini-series) directs Reminders of Him from a screenplay by Colleen Hoover and Lauren Levine, based on Hoover’s novel.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Lee Sunday Evans once again directs, much of the original ensemble (including a mini-orchestra) has returned, and Krit Robinson’s wooden oval is back, in slightly larger form.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Pipes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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