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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
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
As one of the oldest gas utilities in the country, BGE’s network of gas pipes includes material, such as cast iron, that has a heightened risk of failure.
—Sofia Gilroy, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
One of these conditions involves any severe corrosion, dents, or cracks in the pipes.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
That cold air often enters at exterior walls or basements, where pipes are most at risk.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
Seal any entry points around doors, windows, pipes, and wiring with weather stripping, caulk, or steel wool.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
There are still 1,020 miles of aging iron pipes remaining under Chicago that need to be retired.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
There were several holes greater than a quarter-inch on the ceiling panels in the office/storage room, main kitchen near the pipes and in the prep area.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
As one of the oldest gas utilities in the country, BGE’s network of gas pipes includes material, such as cast iron, that has a heightened risk of failure.
—Sofia Gilroy, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
One of these conditions involves any severe corrosion, dents, or cracks in the pipes.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
That cold air often enters at exterior walls or basements, where pipes are most at risk.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
Seal any entry points around doors, windows, pipes, and wiring with weather stripping, caulk, or steel wool.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
There are still 1,020 miles of aging iron pipes remaining under Chicago that need to be retired.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Noun
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Angelic children are conduits between life and death.—
Natalia Jiménez-Stuard,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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More than mere armored knights, Paladins are forged as holy conduits.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The new praise came after Rodríguez offered to ship millions of barrels of oil to the US and authorized a visit by US chargé d’affaires Joe McNamara to explore the possibility of reopening the US embassy in Caracas, closed since 2019.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The whiskey is a riff on the original Double Oaked bourbon, an expression that is aged for five to seven years and then spends an additional year in a new set of charred oak barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
14 Jan. 2026
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This weeknight-friendly, saucy bake, with tender bites of chicken and broccoli, channels a Midwestern casserole in a healthy way.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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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
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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Lafayette leaders say a new runway funnels hundreds of aircraft's over Highway 287, which is lined with homes.—
Maria Braganini,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The club funnels anonymously donated money to conservative candidates and causes.—
Colin Lecher,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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
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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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