pipes down

present tense third-person singular of pipe down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipes down
Verb
  • As the mixture cools, the lowest energy configuration appears, providing an answer to the problem.
    — Mike McRae September 22, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The site noted that subjective relaxation from passive heat exposure is well-documented, with parasympathetic tone rising as the body cools after a session.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Sweeping views over Hyde Park and expert soundproofing that hushes those busy London street horns.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
  • The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Paramount+ streaming event finds two UFC belts up for grabs at the top of the card.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • An emergeny fund provides a cushion if you're hit with a surprise expense or your usual source of income dries up.
    — Dan Avery, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • However, the future of the program is currently uncertain, as funding dries up.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026
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“Pipes down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipes%20down. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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