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as in settles (down)
to become still and orderly
if you don't pipe down, we're turning this car around and going straight home!
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as in quiets (down)
to stop talking
"Pipe down or I'll cancel recess!" the teacher commanded
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Atmospheric rivers are typically driven forward by the evaporation of ocean waters, which temporarily cools the atmosphere providing the propulsion for the storm.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024 -
Oftentimes a warmer temperature during the day is preferred while nighttime is more comfortable when the house cools off a bit.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Pipes down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipes%20down. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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