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 two-week restoration project aims to repair and renovate the deck, masts, tubs and smokestacks.
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Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
To comply, industries installed scrubbers to remove pollutants at the smokestack rather than releasing them into the air.
—Aubrey Hillman, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2025
But Clifton is one of many Louisville neighborhoods where homes sit in the shadow of smokestacks and heavy industry.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
In 2020, Hilco Redevelopment Partners botched the demolition of an old coal plant’s smokestack, blanketing Little Village homes with dust and debris.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
To comply, industries installed scrubbers to remove pollutants at the smokestack rather than releasing them into the air.
—Aubrey Hillman, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2025
But Clifton is one of many Louisville neighborhoods where homes sit in the shadow of smokestacks and heavy industry.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
In 2020, Hilco Redevelopment Partners botched the demolition of an old coal plant’s smokestack, blanketing Little Village homes with dust and debris.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smokestack
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Seal Gaps Caulk any cracks or gaps in siding or near doors and windows, and seal up any cracks or gaps around utility pipes, under eaves, or around the chimney.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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If the fireplace is never used, plug and seal the chimney flue.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
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But now, without improved results between the pipes, the Atlantic Division win the Leafs earned last season feels improbable.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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When creating a cleaning solution for tile floors using ½ cup of baking soda and a bucket of warm water, essential oils can be included to give the mixture a nice scent.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Detail matters in a sprawling residence in the Sacramento foothills, from its bespoke tile work to rich cherry-wood flooring, from unique layout to the use of old Chicago brick in a solarium-like room.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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If the fireplace is never used, plug and seal the chimney flue.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Oct. 2025
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An inspection also calls attention safety issues that require repairs, like cracks, a deteriorating liner, or problems with the flue or chimney cap.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Smokestack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smokestack. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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