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Recent Examples of chimney
The home’s siding, chimney and windows were also damaged, but no injuries were reported.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Video shows fire crews using their fire truck's ladder to reach the puppy inside the chimney.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
During the Ukrainian drone attack earlier this week, one drone hit the chimney of a power plant in eastern Estonia.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Estonian media reported that a drone coming from Russia clipped a power plant’s chimney early Wednesday but said electricity production was not disrupted.
—Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Video shows fire crews using their fire truck's ladder to reach the puppy inside the chimney.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
During the Ukrainian drone attack earlier this week, one drone hit the chimney of a power plant in eastern Estonia.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Estonian media reported that a drone coming from Russia clipped a power plant’s chimney early Wednesday but said electricity production was not disrupted.
—Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimney
Noun
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Fireplace dampers are movable metal or ceramic plates inside the chimney flue (often right above the firebox), designed to control airflow in and out of the chimney.—
Kamron Sanders,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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The percentage of flue gas that is CO₂ lies in the 10–25 percent range.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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On March 16, the drainage system was inspected with the help of cameras to see the pipe’s interior.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lead, a heavy metal once common in products like pipes and paints, is a neurotoxin that can stunt children’s development, lower IQ scores and increase blood pressure in adults, according to the Associated Press.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sun gained notoriety in part for his purchase of a $6 million banana art piece -- an actual piece of fruit duct-taped to a wall -- and has since invested in both World Liberty Financial and the president's meme coin, called $TRUMP.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Clean Vents and Air Ducts These are an easy place to overlook, but dust and pet hair can accumulate in vents and ducts and lead to respiratory issues.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Chimney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimney. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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