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
On natural gas exports, Putin has no such pipelines to Asia and thus flares off most of his natural gas as waste.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
Miami Beach has been forced to make emergency repairs for various pipelines and pump stations in recent years, including ruptures that have led to sewage spilling into Biscayne Bay.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
Plans to build the Keystone XL pipeline in Montana and South Dakota were shelved by the Biden administration over environmental concerns, but Trump appears to be interested in restarting the process in a post on social media.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
San Diego’s economic success hinges on developing a robust talent pipeline.
—Ellen J. Neufeldt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
Miami Beach has been forced to make emergency repairs for various pipelines and pump stations in recent years, including ruptures that have led to sewage spilling into Biscayne Bay.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
Plans to build the Keystone XL pipeline in Montana and South Dakota were shelved by the Biden administration over environmental concerns, but Trump appears to be interested in restarting the process in a post on social media.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
San Diego’s economic success hinges on developing a robust talent pipeline.
—Ellen J. Neufeldt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipeline
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Trump has stated that his interest in purchasing—or even taking over—the Danish territory was driven by the frequent passage of Russian and Chinese merchant vessels and warships through Arctic routes close to Greenland.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Durham said Caro Quintero and his associates pioneered drug trafficking routes through Colombia, Mexico and into the United States, building one of the most significant drug organizations in the world that trafficked heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Any device that can surf the internet can be a conduit for phishing attacks.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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Based on trade data, the U.S.-Canada rail corridor is a major conduit for automotive components, petroleum products, forest products, and chemicals, reflecting the deep industrial integration between the two economies.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Another source said the cause of his death is unclear.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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People turn to space heaters and other alternative heating sources to stay warm, which increases the risk of fires.—
Andrew Ansbro,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Hay has been bailed and is expected to be sentenced on April 17, the outlet reported.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The allegations sounded familiar to more than a half-dozen people who spoke to the Herald, and several others who reportedly spoke with other major news outlets.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Images shared by pro-Kremlin channels purport to show the Russian soldiers inside the pipelines.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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If your boss asks you to buy gift cards or transfer funds, try to confirm in person or via an official company channel.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Pipeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipeline. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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