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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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2
as in quiets (down)
to stop talking
"Pipe down or I'll cancel recess!" the teacher commanded
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As the weather cools down, layer a structured wool or suede coat over this look to balance everything out (and keep you nice and warm).—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Food Is Growing Scarce Flowers begin to fade when the weather cools, making wasps that much more motivated to forage for nectar and other sugary foods.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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Autumn hushes the Codrii forest, where mushrooms push through damp soil and the air smells of woodsmoke and moss.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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When the government caps rent, investment dries up, developers walk away, and housing supply shrinks.—
Ben Proto,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Pipes down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipes%20down. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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