as in chimney
a tall vertical structure (as on a factory, ship, etc.) for carrying smoke away
The skyline of the old factory town is dotted with smokestacks.
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Recent Examples of smokestack
The satellites are fitted with custom six-band, multispectral infrared cameras designed to capture imagery suitable for machine learning algorithms to accurately identify wildfires, differentiating them from misleading objects like smokestacks.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The satellites are fitted with custom six-band multispectral infrared cameras, designed to capture imagery suitable for machine learning algorithms to accurately identify wildfires – differentiating them from misleading objects like smokestacks.
—New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
The problems caused by antitrust today extend far beyond those of the smokestack era.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
For instance, Lionel offers different smelling fluid for steam locomotives, which makes steam puff out of the smokestacks.
—Jeff Lunden, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The satellites are fitted with custom six-band multispectral infrared cameras, designed to capture imagery suitable for machine learning algorithms to accurately identify wildfires – differentiating them from misleading objects like smokestacks.
—New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
The problems caused by antitrust today extend far beyond those of the smokestack era.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
For instance, Lionel offers different smelling fluid for steam locomotives, which makes steam puff out of the smokestacks.
—Jeff Lunden, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smokestack
Noun
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The smoke rose from the chimney of the iconic Sistine Chapel, watched by faithful in a packed St. Peter's Square.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Clergy on a rooftop terrace in Vatican City waiting to see the smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The decision comes after the property’s water infrastructure was found to be severely deteriorated, causing frequent pipe ruptures and unreliable water service.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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The men told him some story involving necessary pipe inspections.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2025
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How Often To Clean Your Shower To Prevent Hard Water Stains For a daily cleaning schedule, Mock recommends making sure to always wipe down your shower (doors, showerheads, tiles, etc.), especially after each shower, since standing water is what allows mildew and mold to grow.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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While the journey to dirty tile is a meandering one, so too is the process of getting it back to new.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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The four-story house was built into a hillside and featured concrete walls, gabled tile roofs, balustrade terraces, arched portico and a chimney with six flues, the city of Capitola wrote in an application seeking to include the building on the National Register of Historic Places.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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If using a fireplace, make sure the chimney flue is open and stay awake while the fire is burning.—
Dr. Mishal Reja,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Smokestack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smokestack. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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