as in route
a direct way of passing along information or supplies
an equipment hauler serves as the columnist's pipeline for gossip about the rock band the battle was ultimately lost because the enemy had destroyed our pipeline for resupply
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Recent Examples of pipeline
Between 2016 and 2022, PHMSA documented at least five accidents involving the Keystone pipeline.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
The West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association noted that in reality, this means that local operators whose pipelines and facilities transport natural gas to businesses and homes would need to cut emissions by 20.5 percent from 2015 levels by 2030.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
As Maryland transitions to clean energy, customers are left paying for obsolete gas pipelines.
—Susan Stevens Miller, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
The whole supply-chain pipeline, from calves to customers’ dinner plates, takes 24 to 28 months, Scalisi says.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
The West Slope Colorado Oil & Gas Association noted that in reality, this means that local operators whose pipelines and facilities transport natural gas to businesses and homes would need to cut emissions by 20.5 percent from 2015 levels by 2030.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
As Maryland transitions to clean energy, customers are left paying for obsolete gas pipelines.
—Susan Stevens Miller, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
The whole supply-chain pipeline, from calves to customers’ dinner plates, takes 24 to 28 months, Scalisi says.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipeline
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American military veteran hijacks plane in Belize, officials say The airplane, which had only 14 passengers on board, had been due to fly the short route from Corozal near the Mexican border to San Pedro, a popular tourist destination off the coast.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Amanda McPherson, 38, and Johnathon McPherson, 27, were caught when detectives discovered seemingly unrelated cases of fraud shared the same postal routes, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office said in an April 17 news release.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Developing this economic conduit is a key objective for the Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing’s vast overseas infrastructure investment program.—
Ye Myo Hein,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Apr. 2025
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Archaeologists began excavating and reconstructing the palace complex in the mid-1970s, including the original stone embankments, water conduit and drainage channel.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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Tesla's lower-cost Model Y: US launch pushed back as sources reveal production challengesNeed a break?—
Mike Scarcella,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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As a supply chain executive, we are uniquely positioned to turn your operations from a source of risk into an engine of sustainability and innovation.—
Richard Howells,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Oblivion, along with Morrowind and Skyrim, was recognized as Game of the Year by multiple outlets.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The outlet reported that Garner was photographed leaving Affleck's home later in the day on Sunday.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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These marketers are breaking down silos between organic, paid, and affiliate channels, leveraging creators who not only create engaging content but also convert.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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There isn’t an equivalent channel this time around, according to a Beijing official familiar with Sino-American ties, adding that China wasn’t sure who spoke for Trump on their relationship.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipeline. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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