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as in conduit
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 to funnel
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 pipe
Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
In back, a pipe is leaking, damaged when the wall supporting a heater was torn out.
—Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
By the end of the episode, back in the present day, Sofia calmly waits until her family is asleep in the Carmine mansion, and then pipes carbon monoxide throughout the house, gassing them all to death — save her young niece and the Falcone underboss, Johnny Viti (Michael Kelly).
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024
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Noun
That’s faster than EPA guidelines that call for lead pipes to be replaced within a decade.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
In back, a pipe is leaking, damaged when the wall supporting a heater was torn out.
—Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
Amusingly, the white stage smoke that was piped in was apparently a little thicker than anticipated, completely enveloping the three to the point where Feid stopped the first song mid-chorus.
—Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
By the end of the episode, back in the present day, Sofia calmly waits until her family is asleep in the Carmine mansion, and then pipes carbon monoxide throughout the house, gassing them all to death — save her young niece and the Falcone underboss, Johnny Viti (Michael Kelly).
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024
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Similarly, crypto currencies are the conduit for much criminal activity, and it is believed that confiscations have made the FBI the biggest holder of bitcoin.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The nature of optics, or how the eye sees as light’s conduit, is the focus of an altarpiece fragment by Giotto from the San Diego Museum of Art.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Lights, treats, live music and theater, crafts, an artisan market and a barrel train await you on the grounds that were once home to the Ball family, whose company made the famous mason jars.Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2024
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There are so many incredible expressions in the bourbon world right now, distilleries are leaning into barrel picks and collaborations more and more.Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Canada went from a small but advanced manufacturing economy to an oil and gas giant, funneling massive amounts of hydrocarbons to the United States.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
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Automaker websites are designed to funnel potential buyers to those dealers.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Packers’ cornerback picked it up and, on his way back inbounds, chirped at Kolar to hold onto the ball well after the play, too.Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Throughout the Claridge’s lobby, a candy trolley overflowing with festive treats and mechanical birds chirping softly from the tree add elements of surprise and interaction.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project will close one tunnel tube at a time in an effort to restore two tubes damaged by the storm and modernize the tunnel’s infrastructure.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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Normal Bowel and Esophagus Function The esophagus (food tube) runs between the mouth and the stomach.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
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This shift enables developers to channel their energy and creativity into higher-level problem-solving, ultimately leading to better products and experiences for end users.Jiani Zhang, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Rock channels his old trash-talking persona and adds some sage wisdom for a couple of British youngsters (Florence Pugh and Jack Lowden) wanting advice on how to break into the wrestling business.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Great British Baking Show star Dame Prue Leith just served up a piping description of King Charles' tea preference that ended up being too hot for morning TV.EW.com, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The tan-leather interior, with burgundy piping, was the creation of upholsterer Ken Dickman, whose artisanship has been showcased in cars that have won at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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The early work on the musical was overseen by Thompson, then Rudd was brought in to direct a later series of workshops.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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Battersby was a British television director known for directing series like Inspector Morse, A Touch of Frost and Between the Lines.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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