as in shrill
having a high musical pitch or range
the piping sound of the teakettle caught my attention
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as in directing
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
piped water into every house
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as in chirping
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird
the baby piped shrilly in his bed
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Recent Examples of piping
James Parker, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
The thin stripy bits on the collars and cuffs and the piping around the shoulder redeem things slightly, but not enough.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
BostonGlobe.com, 17 Oct. 2021
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Jason Momoa made an appearance on the SmartLess podcast, piping in from London to promote his new Apple TV+ series Chief of War.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Revenge is a piping-hot casserole, graciously presented to a lonely ex-tormentor.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
The thin stripy bits on the collars and cuffs and the piping around the shoulder redeem things slightly, but not enough.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Churchill helps install water heaters, re-piping houses, etc., for Gregory J. Ostroski Heating and Plumbing in Billerica.
—BostonGlobe.com, 17 Oct. 2021
Noun
Moab Coffee Roaster Fuel up with piping coffee and savory breakfast bites at Moab Coffee Roasters, another Main Street favorite.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Jason Momoa made an appearance on the SmartLess podcast, piping in from London to promote his new Apple TV+ series Chief of War.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piping
Adjective
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One option is to simply double down on the existing approach and become shriller.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The warnings start coming in, first shrill alarms from our cellphones alerting us of a tornado warning, and then the stirring call of tornado-warning sirens outside of the windows.—
Colleen Hagerty,
Rolling Stone,
27 July 2025
Verb
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Good Fortune marks Ansari's feature directorial debut, following the shelving of his prior attempt at a first-time directing gig.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, Guillermo del Toro reimagines the classic story of Pinocchio through a modern lens, in conjunction with his signature directing style.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jones is chirping at the Lions offensive line; Brooks came over to grab Jones and settle him down.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, its broader technology pipeline, spanning sodium-ion chemistries, dual-power pack designs, integrated chassis, and tougher safety credentials, signals the company’s intent to compete across performance, cost, and reliability in one of the world’s most demanding EV markets.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Design Dual-Path Pipelines Design your content delivery pipeline with a dual-path strategy.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Whether authors are consciously channeling Jareth’s twisted charm or Sarah’s determined spirit, the influence of Labyrinth can be found in books that blend fantasy with yearning, danger, and wonder.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Conceived as both a cultural movement and an organizing platform, it is designed to coordinate action at scale, not only channeling investment, but aligning all aspects of strategy and execution needed for a nature-positive future consistent with the Biodiversity Plan.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gamers will appreciate the efficient airflow design with the new Cryo-Chamber that helps pull cool air into the system through 2 fans, 3 copper heat pipes, and 4 exhaust vents.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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On the platform, around the clock, the racket of metal bore pipes and machinery, the drilling grime and the speckled mud mingled with the quieter, cleaner work of scientists in trailers converted to pristine labs and processing posts.—
Rodrique Ngowi,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The rollout raised questions about why the Justice Department had not simply disclosed the documents directly to the public rather than funneling them through Congress.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The investigation centered on Altice procurement contracts, which prosecutors believed Pereira had used to enrich himself, by funnelling business toward particular suppliers.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Check that your washer’s drain hose is securely connected and that the standpipe (a vertical pipe in the wall—usually PVC—that your machine’s hose drains into) is the correct height (usually 18–30 inches).—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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The 85-unit building was built in 1968 and was not required to have sprinklers or standpipes, Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski said.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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“Piping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piping. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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