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as in conduits
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the plumber came and fixed the water pipe that was leaking
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as in channels
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
piped water into every house
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Recent Examples of pipes
Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
These pump coolant through pipes to dissipate heat from servers rather than evaporating water as has been the case in the past.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
That has crippled Iran’s two biggest non-oil exports, and higher prices have affected everything from plastics to pipes, to fabrics and packaging for groceries like milk, butter and cheese.
—Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Above him, the attackers shattered monitors, severed electrical wires and smashed pipes.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
About $8 million was spent to work with engineers to create a plan to upgrade Key Biscayne’s aging drainage system — replacing old pipes and raising roads that flood most often near the elementary school.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In an open letter last week, SAMHSA warned grant recipients against using federal funds to buy harm reduction supplies like sterile syringes, pipes, or test strips.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
The men in the community dug trenches to make way for the first pipes, which finally came in 1968, Mayhew-Jones said.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Inspired from gas pipes, the Tubogas collection is emblematic of Bulgari’s savoir-faire.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The kitchen also pipes its own spiral sausage using a Calabrian pepper pork sausage from Lottie’s Meats, a Denver business started by sisters Chelsey and Cassie Maschhoff.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
An employee walks past oil transport pipes on the quayside of the Arabian Sea at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and terminal in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, in October 2018.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
These pump coolant through pipes to dissipate heat from servers rather than evaporating water as has been the case in the past.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
That has crippled Iran’s two biggest non-oil exports, and higher prices have affected everything from plastics to pipes, to fabrics and packaging for groceries like milk, butter and cheese.
—Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Above him, the attackers shattered monitors, severed electrical wires and smashed pipes.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
About $8 million was spent to work with engineers to create a plan to upgrade Key Biscayne’s aging drainage system — replacing old pipes and raising roads that flood most often near the elementary school.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
In an open letter last week, SAMHSA warned grant recipients against using federal funds to buy harm reduction supplies like sterile syringes, pipes, or test strips.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
The men in the community dug trenches to make way for the first pipes, which finally came in 1968, Mayhew-Jones said.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Inspired from gas pipes, the Tubogas collection is emblematic of Bulgari’s savoir-faire.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
The company has raced to lock in distribution, securing a high-profile partnership with retail brokerage Robinhood that pipes its markets directly into mainstream trading apps used by millions of Americans.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The kitchen also pipes its own spiral sausage using a Calabrian pepper pork sausage from Lottie’s Meats, a Denver business started by sisters Chelsey and Cassie Maschhoff.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipes
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Shakti facilitates such serendipitous interactions with the help of their excellent and informed guides who are conduits to the mountain culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In some yards, below-ground conduits also bring in electricity, internet, cable TV or phone lines.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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But that is definitely not the case with the latest collaboration between Jack Daniel’s and its Formula 1 partner McLaren Racing, a new $600 whiskey aged in special barrels that clocks in at over 117 proof.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Despite America averaging over 13 million barrels per day, domestic gasoline prices are driven higher by global market forces, with oil producers selling tankers to the highest bidder on the international market.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Moon channels Jupiter’s drive, helping steady effort translate into visible progress.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The main event, on July 4th, channels the timeless spirit of Americana — hot dogs, fireworks, local food vendors, an artisan market, and high times under the summer sun.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Yurov laughs hysterically and chirps back at Kreider.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lateral deformation and bowing can impact the placement and performance of fuel, and the monobloc construction of these tubes is designed to mitigate those issues.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Even in the more modern setting, the dainty designs on the plastic tubes and metal tins convey the history of the product within.—
Gabriella Fine,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Here, the layout funnels life toward one central gathering space.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The narrow sea passage in the Persian Gulf funnels nearly a fifth of the world's oil to market, but it has been effectively closed to tanker traffic since Iran began targeting shipping at the outbreak of the war.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
23 Mar. 2026
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Descaling and Unclogging Uses Use cleaning vinegar to unclog stubborn drains by adding 1 cup of baking soda to your drain followed by 1 cup of cleaning vinegar, says Dills.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
25 Jan. 2026
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Below, San Angelo gives us several methods for cleaning bathroom sink drains, her best tips on how to avoid a clogged bathroom sink, and what to avoid when cleaning your bathroom sink drain.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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Scott Windhauser directs from his own script.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Co-written by its star Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian, who directs, the play dramatizes the real-life violence of Ken McElroy, a man who terrorized a small town for years in rural Missouri.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Pipes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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