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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
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Pernerewski said the first two hydrants on Bennett Avenue, which are on a six-inch water main, likely became blocked with debris and the residue has gotten inside of the pipes and did not allow sufficient flow.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
With aging pipes in a major Stockton neighborhood where people get their drinking water, San Joaquin County is looking to federal lawmakers to help.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
When pipes fill during a big storm, pressure builds and the water comes back up through the plumbing, into homes and storefronts.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The excavation has yielded shoes, clothing fragments, clay pipes, uniform insignia, weapons, two cannons and bottles — along with what may be the remains of one of 19 crew members listed as missing after the battle.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
Following a lengthy investigation, German prosecutors issued arrest warrants for two Ukrainian nationals accusing them of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipes, both men have denied any involvement.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
At the time, the city attempted to fix the pipes along the roadway, but funding gaps and easement issues delayed any improvements for years.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
The creak of a hinge, the thrum of water running through the pipes.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The kitchen also pipes its own spiral sausage using a Calabrian pepper pork sausage from Lottie’s Meats, a Denver business started by sisters Chelsey and Cassie Maschhoff.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
By 2017, monitoring wells — narrow pipes drilled into the ground to test groundwater — confirmed that contamination had been migrating off-site.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Pernerewski said the first two hydrants on Bennett Avenue, which are on a six-inch water main, likely became blocked with debris and the residue has gotten inside of the pipes and did not allow sufficient flow.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
With aging pipes in a major Stockton neighborhood where people get their drinking water, San Joaquin County is looking to federal lawmakers to help.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
When pipes fill during a big storm, pressure builds and the water comes back up through the plumbing, into homes and storefronts.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The excavation has yielded shoes, clothing fragments, clay pipes, uniform insignia, weapons, two cannons and bottles — along with what may be the remains of one of 19 crew members listed as missing after the battle.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
Following a lengthy investigation, German prosecutors issued arrest warrants for two Ukrainian nationals accusing them of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipes, both men have denied any involvement.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
At the time, the city attempted to fix the pipes along the roadway, but funding gaps and easement issues delayed any improvements for years.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
The creak of a hinge, the thrum of water running through the pipes.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
The company has raced to lock in distribution, securing a high-profile partnership with retail brokerage Robinhood that pipes its markets directly into mainstream trading apps used by millions of Americans.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The kitchen also pipes its own spiral sausage using a Calabrian pepper pork sausage from Lottie’s Meats, a Denver business started by sisters Chelsey and Cassie Maschhoff.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipes
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Art biennials such as Dak’Art emerged in Africa within this climate of possibility, establishing themselves as vital conduits between the continent and international contemporary art discourse.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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High end label mavens will appreciate the shopping conduits of Via Condotti, Frattina, and Borgognona.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Nearly 1 billion barrels will be lost by the end of the month, comprising up to 600 million barrels of crude oil and roughly 350 million barrels of refined products like jet fuel, diesel and gasoline, McKay said.—
Spencer Kimball,Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bank of America estimates that in March alone, the world economy lost about 14 million to 15 million barrels per day of crude oil and energy products like diesel and jet fuel.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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There’s also Marcus Samuelsson’s Streetbird on the Beach, which channels Caribbean flavors with dishes like Calypso conch fritters, escovitch chicken, and plantain waffles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Tapping celebrity guests like A$AP Rocky and Tame Impala for an album of silky cosmic funk, Thundercat channels the id of the geeky, emotionally maladjusted loner.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
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Yurov laughs hysterically and chirps back at Kreider.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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In Japan, the oil crisis has sparked fears that patients with chronic kidney failure won’t be able to get treatment due to a lack of plastic medical tubes used in hemodialysis.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Laura used to work at a Granbury home health company that specialized in caring for patients with feeding tubes, the father said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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Here, the layout funnels life toward one central gathering space.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The narrow sea passage in the Persian Gulf funnels nearly a fifth of the world's oil to market, but it has been effectively closed to tanker traffic since Iran began targeting shipping at the outbreak of the war.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
23 Mar. 2026
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Descaling and Unclogging Uses Use cleaning vinegar to unclog stubborn drains by adding 1 cup of baking soda to your drain followed by 1 cup of cleaning vinegar, says Dills.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
25 Jan. 2026
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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
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To the Yurok Tribe, the large bears are considered relatives who could teach humans lessons, said Tiana Williamson-Claussen, a biologist who directs the tribe’s wildlife department.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Carl Beverly and Sarah Timberman are executive producers, along with Carl Hiaasen, Jason Tracey, and Paul McGuigan who directs and executive produces.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Pipes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipes. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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