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as in pipe
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
watched the liquid move through the tube between the flasks and recorded the movement in his chemistry notebook
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as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound
we plan to relax and spend some time in front of the tube tonight
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Recent Examples of tube
Nano-tech black has been used with limited success over the last decade or so by creating microscopic atomic-level ‘forests’ of vertical tubes of carbon.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Many people leave the window gap around the exhaust tube uncovered, letting hot air right back in.
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Beth Gardiner,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Drivers wear vests which pump cooling liquid through a network of tubes, linked to pumping equipment inside the car.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
This vas is the same tube that gets cut during a vasectomy.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Many people leave the window gap around the exhaust tube uncovered, letting hot air right back in.
—
Beth Gardiner,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Drivers wear vests which pump cooling liquid through a network of tubes, linked to pumping equipment inside the car.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
This vas is the same tube that gets cut during a vasectomy.
—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tube
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The freshwater mollusk, first spotted in North America in the Delta in 2024, threatens water systems by clogging pipes and altering the food web.
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Spoon or pipe yolk mixture evenly into reserved egg white halves.
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Doug Turnbull covers the traffic/transportation beat for WXIA-TV (11Alive).
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During his first mandate, Pélisson helped steer Unifrance through a period of transformation following its 2021 merger with TV France International, which brought film and television under the same promotional umbrella.
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Since 2018, that agency has been a primary conduit for election security briefings and cyber assistance.
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Free expression of thought is the conduit by which all American citizens are able to discuss the quality of candidates running for offices at all levels of government, as well as societal events shaping our future.
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What began as a fun exercise in recreating outlandish dishes from film and television has since evolved into a multimedia empire with Andrew Rea at the helm.
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Then came television, which added a powerful visual dimension, bringing national moments into living rooms across the country with an immediacy that print and radio never could.
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The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
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How to watch America's Block Party from home Each block party event may host livestreams on their sites and social media channels.
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The Guest Journey Is Being Rewritten The travel funnel is changing.
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Critics of the ballot initiative say that Measure ULA provides a crucial tax funnel that facilitates affordable housing development and funding for social services.
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“Tube.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tube. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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