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Recent Examples of waste pipe
Pay attention to where the kitchen and bathrooms are, too—water supply and waste pipes for the second floor are often found in walls on the first floor, below sinks, tubs, or showers.
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Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 25 May 2023
Cathcart is referring to the plumbing that the vanity's sink and faucet connect to—the water lines and waste pipe connect to the underside of the sink via the bendy P-trap pipe.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2023
Water-supply and waste pipes for the second floor are often found in walls on the first floor, below sinks, tubs, or showers.
—Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 16 Sep. 2019
Local environmentalists blamed a waste pipe running from the factory building into the ocean (fishmeal factories tend to produce lots of wastewater).
—Holly Eva Ryan, Quartz Africa, 27 June 2019
Golden Lead this time chose a central spot on Gunjur beach to lay the waste pipe and staff members raised a Chinese flag in the process.
—Holly Eva Ryan, Quartz Africa, 27 June 2019
In spite of the NEA’s earlier demands, Golden Lead was soon permitted to reinstall a waste pipe.
—Holly Eva Ryan, Quartz Africa, 27 June 2019
When trip waste lever is in the drain position, the stopper is higher up the trip waste pipe and this should increase the drain rate.
—Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics, 15 July 2016
An investigation revealed that the waste pipe had been mistakenly removed earlier in the renovation.
—New York Times, 15 June 2018
Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 25 May 2023
Cathcart is referring to the plumbing that the vanity's sink and faucet connect to—the water lines and waste pipe connect to the underside of the sink via the bendy P-trap pipe.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2023
Water-supply and waste pipes for the second floor are often found in walls on the first floor, below sinks, tubs, or showers.
—Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 16 Sep. 2019
Local environmentalists blamed a waste pipe running from the factory building into the ocean (fishmeal factories tend to produce lots of wastewater).
—Holly Eva Ryan, Quartz Africa, 27 June 2019
Golden Lead this time chose a central spot on Gunjur beach to lay the waste pipe and staff members raised a Chinese flag in the process.
—Holly Eva Ryan, Quartz Africa, 27 June 2019
In spite of the NEA’s earlier demands, Golden Lead was soon permitted to reinstall a waste pipe.
—Holly Eva Ryan, Quartz Africa, 27 June 2019
When trip waste lever is in the drain position, the stopper is higher up the trip waste pipe and this should increase the drain rate.
—Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics, 15 July 2016
An investigation revealed that the waste pipe had been mistakenly removed earlier in the renovation.
—New York Times, 15 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waste pipe
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Photo : Become Legendary The primary bathroom is wrapped in gleaming turquoise-colored tile.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
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While most of the spheres feature mosaic tiles, a few are painted.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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The 11-second video swivels the viewer through a house, past a tiny man in a suit, and into a bathroom, where a man's menacing head launches out from the drain of the toilet and vamps for the implied camera.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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But Trenton and Trevor say the real drain on the family's finances was Linda's obsession with horses.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The deep-scarlet colored ski outfit is fully insulated and features an asymmetric zip closure and funnel neckline.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
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The mines in the state’s Iron Range, where Mr. Bird was born and raised — and where his father, grandfather and great-grandfather worked in the pits before him — sit atop a domestic supply funnel.—
Tim Gruber,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Smoke leaked out from Thomas’ face-plate instead of his smokestack, and radio control devices that operated the locomotives frequently malfunctioned.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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For decades, Southern California’s war on smog has focused on strategies to reduce pollution from tailpipes and smokestacks.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Dec. 2024
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And both are very likely to get used that night since so many salads, savory mains, and sweet desserts get even better with a little fresh citrus zest or sprinkle of Parmesan.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 May 2025
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In the early ’70s, there was a 54-inch sewage force main installed from south to north at this river crossing location.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Its caretakers had firefighting equipment, hoses and standpipes at the ready to draw water across different points of the property.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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My favorite subject by far has been standpipes, those systems that supply water to a building in case of fire.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The worst placard abusers are the police, who park on sidewalks, in front of hydrants, and in traffic lanes, bus lanes, and bike lanes.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Later in the video, Arenas is seen trying to get up after lying face down in the street in a few inches of water while the hydrant continued to spray.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The 360° pour spout and auto shut-off feature add to its convenience.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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The spout and seal are both removable and can be replaced, while the stainless steel inside keeps your drinks ice-cold for an entire day.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Waste pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waste%20pipe. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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