1
as in settling (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 drying up
to stop talking
"Pipe down or I'll cancel recess!" the teacher commanded
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Recent Examples of piping down
The Softstreme Classic-fit High-rise Joggers have piping down the front that creates a more elevated look, while deep pockets and a comfortable, flat waistband lend themselves to comfort and practicality.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piping down
Verb
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In the world of art, media and design, cash flow can feel fickle, often flowing strongly one month and drying up the next.—
Rhett Power,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2026
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Ponds and streams are drying up.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
2 May 2026
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Saranrom Thai is as pinched as a back alley, a simple geometry of concrete, wood and brick, and balances frank heat and funk with cooling freshness.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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To optimize the lifespan of your cooling system, choose an appropriately sized AC unit for your space.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Less sweat-trapping than many synthetic jackets, the Oreus kept me from clamming up while ski-touring in five-degree temps and dissipated sweat quickly when worn after strenuous climbs.—
Kelly Bastone,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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There are a lot of ways to declutter out there—the pile method and the discernment method are two of them, and now, everyone’s hushing their house.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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Unfortunately, the austerity and elegance of the downstairs dining room acts as a dampener, hushing the salad’s brashness and sapping much of the fun.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
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And this team is taking a particular delight in shutting up and shutting down their rivals.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Sky News is shutting up shop on its dedicated business show after more than a decade.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Piping down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piping%20down. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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