tubes

noun

plural of tube
1
as in pipes
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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2
as in TVs
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 tubes Beyond the inside of tubes and pipes, chalky, crusty alkaline deposits often form around the base of faucets, the outer rims of refrigerator water dispensers, and on the bottom of tea kettles. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026 This drive, through some of Maui’s most beautiful and varied landscapes, passes by lava tubes, small communities, waterfalls, and invites you to slow down. — Kevin Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2026 In Castillo’s case, the six tubes were hidden in pockets that were sewn into his underwear, Homeland Security Investigations agents said. — David Goodhue october 7, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 As the air alarm sounds over Izium, the children drop their drawing pens, tubes of glue, and felt-cutting scissors in unison and make for the door. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026 Dyson later confirmed the failures traced to a manufacturing process issue affecting one batch of jet tubes, which created potential for water seepage, per Dentistry IQ. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 Dyson eventually explained that one production batch of jet tubes had a manufacturing issue that created the potential for water seepage, affecting what the company called a small number of products, per Dentistry IQ. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 That search revealed that Hernandez Castillo had hidden six plastic tubes, wrapped in tape, with black mesh attached over the openings, inside black pockets sewn into his underwear. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Volcanologists could use the technology to map internal magma chambers and lava tubes to help predict eruptions. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tubes
  1. pipes
  2. televisions
  3. conduits
  4. channels
Noun
  • Since 2021, San Jose Water has invested more than $1 billion in infrastructure including pipes, pumps and plants.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Chemicals and pipes have been removed from the property during the investigation.
    — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of pipes
Noun
  • But a new startup thinks that the next step in vertical series’ evolution is going to take place on our wide-screen televisions.
    — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Seven percent of those surveyed reported the loss of electronic equipment such as refrigerators and televisions due to voltage fluctuations.
    — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of televisions
Noun
  • Hailed as a bold experiment seven years ago, the Sanfic-Morbido Lab, part of Sanfic’s industry section Sanfic Industria, has evolved into one of the region’s most consistent conduits for fantastic/genre filmmaking.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026
  • However, developing specialized buoyant materials, underwater conduits, and anti-corrosive gear come with a premium price tag.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of conduits
Noun
  • The campaign is live online and will roll out across social media and other channels in the near term.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • There are scores of websites, social-media groups, and YouTube channels dedicated to analyzing and documenting crashes, ostensibly with the goal of preventing future mishaps in flight.
    — Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of channels

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“Tubes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tubes. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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