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Recent Examples of standpipe
Check that your washer’s drain hose is securely connected and that the standpipe (a vertical pipe in the wall—usually PVC—that your machine’s hose drains into) is the correct height (usually 18–30 inches).
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
The 85-unit building was built in 1968 and was not required to have sprinklers or standpipes, Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski said.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Two 155-foot-tall standpipes, or cylindrical water tanks, were built at the northeast corner and the 5-acre parcel on which they’re located will remain under commission ownership.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Its caretakers had firefighting equipment, hoses and standpipes at the ready to draw water across different points of the property.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
The 85-unit building was built in 1968 and was not required to have sprinklers or standpipes, Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski said.
—Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Two 155-foot-tall standpipes, or cylindrical water tanks, were built at the northeast corner and the 5-acre parcel on which they’re located will remain under commission ownership.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Its caretakers had firefighting equipment, hoses and standpipes at the ready to draw water across different points of the property.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standpipe
Noun
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Following the fire, Pernerewski said officials found that the hydrants likely became blocked with debris and the residue that got stuck in the pipes.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Firefighters lost water pressure from hydrants high in the hills, frustrating their efforts to combat the blaze.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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O'Hara said those delays in January were isolated and a direct result of Operation Metro Surge's drain on local resources.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The facility had four drain flies in the kitchen.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Each trap includes a funnel directing insects into a glass collection jar.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Buccio selected a pair of Beyond Yoga pants and styled them with a cami and a sporty funnel neck windbreaker.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 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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Caps with drink holes or retractable spouts have a lot of surface area and tight spaces where germs and debris can build up.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Make sure your garden hose is empty and turn off and cover your outdoor water spout.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When repeatedly tested on the magician's stovepipe chapeau, the contraption — which was intended to make the hat disappear — seemingly failed.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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The National Weather Service said the stovepipe tornado was spotted near the Kankakee Airport and moving toward Aroma Park, Illinois and then on to Momence.—
Albert Ramon,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 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
Noun
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Wet coffee grounds can easily clog your drainpipes, leading to costly repairs.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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Inky, a common New Zealand octopus, had exploited a lid left slightly open overnight, crossed the aquarium floor and squeezed through a narrow drainpipe — depositing himself into the waters of Hawke’s Bay.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Standpipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standpipe. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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