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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
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Once collected, the nodules are brought up with seawater and sediments through a pipe to a ship, where they’re separated from the waste.
—Alexus Cazares-Nuesser, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Westfalia Americas Helping to manage those gas and electric systems and appliances, along with the plumbing system piped to the 145-L fresh water tank, the innovative Firefly touchscreen offers seamless, smart home-grade control from a single central screen.
—New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase messed up Orton's chance to win the title, and then DiBiase hit Orton with a pipe in a match.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Once collected, the nodules are brought up with seawater and sediments through a pipe to a ship, where they’re separated from the waste.
—Alexus Cazares-Nuesser, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
While spring is just on the horizon, the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street is perfect for waiting out the final few weeks of winter, with elegant suites, piping hot tea and gourmet cuisine all at-the-ready to keep you warm until the sun makes its welcome return.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Westfalia Americas Helping to manage those gas and electric systems and appliances, along with the plumbing system piped to the 145-L fresh water tank, the innovative Firefly touchscreen offers seamless, smart home-grade control from a single central screen.
—New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe
Noun
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The Belgium international is Villa’s chief build-up conduit and the one player who has started every league match this season and accrued the most minutes.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The trend among the elite to use self-care as a luxurious commodity rather than a conduit for genuine restoration turns self-care into a performance of power and a tool of exclusivity.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Neither does the oak, even after almost 25 years, although that small amount of virgin oak barrels in the mix adds a splash of vibrant wood to the flavor profile.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2025
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Brent, the global benchmark, was hovering around $63 a barrel, the lowest since April 2021, before also gaining slightly.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For decades, the agency has funneled support and funding for conservation projects through hugely popular programs that are so in demand each year, the agency turns away applicants.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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Payments were allegedly funneled through an American lobbyist.—
TIA GOLDENBERG,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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Like new worlds where height flows in one direction only, as time does here on Earth, such that once traversed, that perch can’t be chirped upon again.—
Laura Kolbe,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2025
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This weekend is the first weekend of spring, and the birds are chirping.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The process left him with a tracheostomy tube that made speaking difficult.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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According to computer simulations, the twisting nature of the flux tube is a natural consequence of a long-duration interchange reconnection.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Alternatively, certain areas might be mined to block them off, channeling attacks into avenues covered by anti-tank guns.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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There is a cosmic green force that is channeled by Sleepy and certain other characters.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At first feel, the bag is incredibly lightweight yet sturdy thanks to its outer piping that helps keep its shape even when packed to the brim.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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Lewis Hamilton Wears Willy Chavarria Lewis Hamilton was seen at the F1 Grand Prix of Australia sporting a bold, bright red Willy Chavarria tracksuit with white piping along the jacket and sturdy black chunky boots, ideal for the wet weather.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
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The proposals would provide exemptions for drivers passing other motorists, preparing to exit highways, turning from left lanes and being directed into the lanes by law-enforcement officers or traffic-control devices.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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From a narrow perspective, the case against Luigi Mangione fully qualifies for the death penalty that Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to pursue.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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