as in chimney
a tall vertical structure (as on a factory, ship, etc.) for carrying smoke away
The skyline of the old factory town is dotted with smokestacks.
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Recent Examples of smokestack
Warehouses may not have smokestacks releasing pollutants that the EPA and local agencies typically regulate.
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Justine Calma, The Verge, 12 Sep. 2024
In the days when the Harlem River was lined with smokestack industry, its bridges swung open and closed constantly, six or seven times a day, to let ships through.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 12 July 2024
There was a basketball and pickleball court and a miniature golf course by the smokestack.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Demolition of the old Trenton Channel power plant smokestacks, which DTE Energy had said as recently as Monday afternoon had been planned for Friday, has been delayed until later in March.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 26 Feb. 2024
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Justine Calma, The Verge, 12 Sep. 2024
In the days when the Harlem River was lined with smokestack industry, its bridges swung open and closed constantly, six or seven times a day, to let ships through.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 12 July 2024
There was a basketball and pickleball court and a miniature golf course by the smokestack.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Demolition of the old Trenton Channel power plant smokestacks, which DTE Energy had said as recently as Monday afternoon had been planned for Friday, has been delayed until later in March.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 26 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smokestack
Noun
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The brick chimney, with the herringbone pattern that Justin had designed, still stood.—
Billy Witz,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Only solitary chimneys and askew mailboxes survive to distinguish one property from another.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Just as soon as that sink drain backs up, figuring out how to fix a garbage disposal jumps to number one on your to do list—after all, garbage disposal problems can be inconvenient and dirty affairs, with odors wafting up and soiled liquid dripping from the drain pipe below.—
Steven John,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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Seal cracks and other openings in the foundation and walls, especially around vents and utility pipes, using caulk or steel wool.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Caulkins points out another major issue with wood tile: it’s often used in places where actual wood would never be installed.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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From left: Green tile cascades over and around a kitchen island.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
22 Jan. 2025
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Wood-burning fireplaces create significantly more creosote, which can build up in the flue, than gas fireplaces.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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Firs, pines, and spruces have a high sap content that can damage your chimney flue and produce a lot of creosote on your chimney walls.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Smokestack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smokestack. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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