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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
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
Also make sure your car's exhaust pipe remains clear of snow buildup to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
This one keeps warm beverages piping hot for hours on end.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
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Noun
To prevent pipes from freezing, Open cabinets under sinks to allow your house to warm the pipes.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
Also make sure your car's exhaust pipe remains clear of snow buildup to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
The projects could improve water access for people on the reservation who don't have piped water at all.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
This one keeps warm beverages piping hot for hours on end.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipe
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Rather, art is often a conduit for or a trace of the collective generosity, solidarity, and compassion that provide those in need with care, respite, and dignity.Michaëla de Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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The country has notably become an important source of natural gas for Europe, while also serving as a key conduit for Russian oil exports.David Brennan, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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These fans draw cooler air in through slots on the front of this thin slab section and spit out hot air from identical slots in the barrel’s rear section.Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
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The violent feminist spin on actresses staring down the barrel of old age — and a lack of work as decided by shellfish-chewing male producers — won Best Screenplay back at Cannes in May.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2025
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Brooklyn real estate magnate Erden Arkan pleaded guilty on Friday in federal court to funneling thousands of dollars to Mayor Adams’ 2021 campaign in coordination with a Turkish government official, setting him up to testify against the mayor.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the interim, that almost certainly means funneling more money to collectives and NIL on top of the upcoming money for revenue sharing schools will start paying players as a result of the House v. NCAA settlement.David Ubben, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jones was chirping his mom’s skating ability, reflecting on the bevy of Chicago Blackhawks babies that have been born this season and just generally soaking in the undeniably cool atmosphere of Wrigley Field on the eve of the Winter Classic.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The rookie seemingly chirps at a defender after every catch, which can seem like a bit much at times.James Boyd, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
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The creamy formula comes in a twist-up tube for easy application on the go.Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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An e-cigarette was found inside a Colgate toothpaste tube at Chicago Midway International Airport.Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Governments, developers and technology platforms must work together to channel foreign investments toward projects that address housing shortages.Reza Esmaeili, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Funded by about $460 million in annual revenue from hotel room taxes and conventions, the authority is a force in local politics, channeling the influence of the gaming and tourism industry.Daniel Rothberg, ProPublica, 8 Jan. 2025
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The vertical piping on the pants is a smart touch that won’t compromise comfort.Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
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This pick is on sale in three colors — white, bone, and haze — which all feature a contrasting piping detail around the border.Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Yen directs as well as stars alongside a host of familiar faces including Francis Ng, Julian Cheung and the increasingly ubiquitous Michael Hui, but Yen’s hardcore action fanbase may be left wanting.James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Visual artist Stuart Sandford wrote and will direct the film, which will be his feature film debut.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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