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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
Hospitals and people with things like G-tubes use this to make sure their wounds are totally dry to prevent infection.
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Lauren Silbert,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The catch is that most contractors already have yards crammed with the old-style kit, and while wooden boards wear out after a few years of use, steel tubes can last indefinitely so long as they’re maintained.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
24 June 2026
That's when Shiffler suggests turning to tick tubes.
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Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
Even when the scientists controlled the experiments so that both structures had the exact same surface area, the hollow tubes still ran 33 percent cooler.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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Lauren Silbert,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The catch is that most contractors already have yards crammed with the old-style kit, and while wooden boards wear out after a few years of use, steel tubes can last indefinitely so long as they’re maintained.
—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
24 June 2026
That's when Shiffler suggests turning to tick tubes.
—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
Even when the scientists controlled the experiments so that both structures had the exact same surface area, the hollow tubes still ran 33 percent cooler.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tube
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tube
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The project includes replacing ageing electrical wiring, pipes and heating.
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Replacing the canals with pressurized pipes could save a lot of water.
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Over its five decades in Edinburgh the TV festival, which is organized by charitable organization The TV Foundation, has become one of the key industry events in the TV calendar, alongside Mipcom and London Screenings.
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This came following feedback and a review amid complaints over affordability, with accommodation costs in Edinburgh hugely expensive in August due to the Edinburgh Fringe, which takes place simultaneous to the TV Festival.
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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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Video on Venezuelan state television showed buildings missing facades, tilted on their foundations.
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The criticism follows Bland's first television interview since the verdict.
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For months, election officials have worked across party and state lines with nonprofits and technology companies to build alternative channels for sharing intelligence and cybersecurity support.
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Following a meeting with the company at the 2026 BofA Global Tech Conference, along with recent channel checks, Arya raised his sales outlook for Credo by 2%-11% for fiscal 2027-2028 and his earnings per share (EPS) outlook by 5%-15%.
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Running north-west to south-east, the valley acts as a funnel, drawing cold Pacific air and fog in from the Navarro and Albion coasts only 10 to 15 miles away.
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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 29 Jun. 2026.
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