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Recent Examples of standpipe
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).
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
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
Two 155-foot-tall standpipes, or cylindrical water tanks, were built at the northeast corner and the 5-acre parcel on which they’re located will remain under commission ownership.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Its caretakers had firefighting equipment, hoses and standpipes at the ready to draw water across different points of the property.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
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
Two 155-foot-tall standpipes, or cylindrical water tanks, were built at the northeast corner and the 5-acre parcel on which they’re located will remain under commission ownership.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Its caretakers had firefighting equipment, hoses and standpipes at the ready to draw water across different points of the property.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpipe
Noun
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Following the fire last month, Pernerewski said officials found that the two hydrants likely became blocked with debris and that residue had gotten stuck in the pipes.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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Firefighters lost water pressure from hydrants high in the hills, frustrating their efforts to combat the blaze.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To reduce this, drain and rinse them, which can lower sodium by up to 40%.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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Everyone else is effectively flipping a coin at best, and flushing money down the drain at worst.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For a sporty option, try a funnel neck bomber jacket, and opt for one that cinches at the waist or hip to accentuate your shape.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Featuring a refined double-breasted closure, a flattering cinched waist, and a dual-style funnel and V-neck design ideal for year-round wear, this trench coat is a capsule wardrobe staple here to stay.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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The ship’s six-story smokestacks have already been removed and are expected to serve as the museum’s centerpiece.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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When flaring occurs, passersby can see flames coming from smokestacks.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her blonde hair is tied in a ponytail spout on top of her head.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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For faucet handles and spouts, use a baking soda paste.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Noun
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When repeatedly tested on the magician's stovepipe chapeau, the contraption — which was intended to make the hat disappear — seemingly failed.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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The National Weather Service said the stovepipe tornado was spotted near the Kankakee Airport and moving toward Aroma Park, Illinois and then on to Momence.—
Albert Ramon,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Heavy encrustations of golden mussels have blocked pipes in municipal and industrial water intakes, which has necessitated costly biofouling removal.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Following the fire last month, Pernerewski said officials found that the two hydrants likely became blocked with debris and that residue had gotten stuck in the pipes.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
Noun
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His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wet coffee grounds can easily clog your drainpipes, leading to costly repairs.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Standpipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpipe. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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