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as in pipe
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
watched the liquid move through the tube between the flasks and recorded the movement in his chemistry notebook
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as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound
we plan to relax and spend some time in front of the tube tonight
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Recent Examples of tube
Inspect the fireplace and fireplace pilot light regularly for signs of soot buildup, vent obstruction, flame quality, and the overall cleanliness of the pilot tube.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
They are fed by a tube and kept alive by a ventilator.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
This expansion pushes hot gases out of the exhaust tube, creating thrust.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Amtrak’s East River Tunnel rehabilitation will result in one of four tubes being removed from service 24/7.
—Larry Penner, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025
They are fed by a tube and kept alive by a ventilator.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
This expansion pushes hot gases out of the exhaust tube, creating thrust.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Amtrak’s East River Tunnel rehabilitation will result in one of four tubes being removed from service 24/7.
—Larry Penner, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tube
Noun
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However, no issues were found when the pipe was last inspected as required every five years.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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If anything, avoiding the need to lay gas pipes can make the process faster and cheaper.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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The show also will be available through live TV streaming services with CBS in their lineup, including Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and FuboTV.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
2 Feb. 2025
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Watch the Grammys: Get Paramount+ How to watch the Grammys on TV The awards ceremony will air live on CBS from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. EST/5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PST.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Film has always been a conduit for comfort and renewal, and film festivals play a vital role in fostering a sense of connection.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Quaid is an ideal conduit for Hancock's constantly surprising tale.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Some of Biden’s Democratic critics are particularly despondent that Trump—never a huge fan of Israel’s wars, which don’t play very well on television—was able to seize the mantle of peacemaker, forcefully directing Israel to arrive at a cease-fire agreement before even taking office.—
Andrew Exum,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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And that’s what a lot of reality television, true crime television, and even documentaries are able to do.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Hosts Patrick Gomez and Janine Rubenstein will be holding things down as interviews and other coverage can be expected on PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly's respective websites and social channels, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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YouTube has a ridiculous amount of content, so check out our list of the best YouTube channels for recommendations.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
31 Jan. 2025
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Unlike these partnership models, Amazon owns the entire funnel: from content creation and distribution to shopping and purchase data.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Comfort Inn Rehoboth Beach Rehoboth Beach, Delaware With its laidback coastal charm and iconic boardwalk (not to mention funnel cakes and saltwater taffy), Rehoboth Beach was one of my favorite family vacation spots growing up.—
Jean Chen Smith,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Tube.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tube. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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