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Recent Examples of waste pipe
Pay attention to where the kitchen and bathrooms are, too—water supply and waste pipes for the second floor are often found in walls on the first floor, below sinks, tubs, or showers.
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Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 25 May 2023
Cathcart is referring to the plumbing that the vanity's sink and faucet connect to—the water lines and waste pipe connect to the underside of the sink via the bendy P-trap pipe.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2023
In spite of the NEA’s earlier demands, Golden Lead was soon permitted to reinstall a waste pipe.
—Holly Eva Ryan, Quartz Africa, 27 June 2019
An investigation revealed that the waste pipe had been mistakenly removed earlier in the renovation.
—New York Times, 15 June 2018
Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 25 May 2023
Cathcart is referring to the plumbing that the vanity's sink and faucet connect to—the water lines and waste pipe connect to the underside of the sink via the bendy P-trap pipe.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2023
In spite of the NEA’s earlier demands, Golden Lead was soon permitted to reinstall a waste pipe.
—Holly Eva Ryan, Quartz Africa, 27 June 2019
An investigation revealed that the waste pipe had been mistakenly removed earlier in the renovation.
—New York Times, 15 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waste pipe
Noun
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This single habit dramatically reduces soap scum, the same buildup that makes tile floors dangerously slippery.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Lightly scrub grout or tile lines before buildup hardens further.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To reduce this, drain and rinse them, which can lower sodium by up to 40%.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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Everyone else is effectively flipping a coin at best, and flushing money down the drain at worst.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
30 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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Its brunch menu features a variety of fun bites, sides and mains, such as Avocado Toast Flights; Wake and Gravy Poutine; and the Trenton Porkroll Benny made with two poached eggs, cracked pepper and melted cheddar over potato pancakes.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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On the infrastructure side, city staff acknowledged that water and sewer mains are not yet available to the site and are tied to the state Highway 20/26 expansion.—
Noah Daly
April 15,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sanders said the fire was challenging because the building, a 66-unit complex split into two sections, does not have a standpipe system.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Utilities might be shut off — and sprinkler or standpipe systems drained — leaving firefighters without tools that could slow a blaze.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2026
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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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
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“Waste pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waste%20pipe. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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