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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
Noun
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The new geo-location tiles could appear at Apple’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference, which is historically set for early June.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Replace or repair any loose or missing shingles or roof tiles. Install a ⅛ inch mesh screening on eave vents.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The drain could be a traditional round one or a long, thin linear model resembling a stylish street grate.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, if the issues continue to occur, even after cleaning the drain, then there might be a more pressing problem that requires professional repair.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
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Automate and outsource Leverage tools and technology to automate key processes like email marketing, sales funnels, and customer onboarding, allowing your business to run smoothly with minimal involvement.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Courtesy: Fondazione Prada The exhibition space is structured in an optical funnel, composed of tables resembling drafting desks, each dedicated to an author.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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The work calls for climbing any manner of tall objects and edifices – frequently flagpoles but also towers, smokestacks and even the occasional cross – to install, repair, paint, maintain or inspect them.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA TODAY,
2 Nov. 2024
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With mitigation, the goal is to cut pollution, whether from a smokestack or a tailpipe.—
Alice Hill,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Feb. 2025
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The break took place along a 54-inch steel water transmission main built in the 1930s, the Great Lakes Water Authority said.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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It’s designed to detect leaks in municipal water systems early and often, making a fix easier and cheaper than having to assemble a team in the middle of the night to tackle a busted main.—
John Aguilar,
The Denver Post,
17 Feb. 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
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Bass had flown home from Ghana the day before to a city engulfed in crisis, with firefighters battling out-of-control wildfires, hydrants that were dry and residents reeling from a chaotic evacuation.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Chief Kristin Crowley and California Governor Gavin Newsom have faced criticism for their response to the wildfires after some hydrants went dry as firefighters tried to battle the blazes.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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What to look for in a quality shower faucet Components Look for a shower faucet that comes with a diverter, which enables you to redirect the water flow from the spout to the showerhead with a switch or knob.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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The skillet also features spouts on each side for pouring out oils and liquids with less mess and has a wide handle for comfortable maneuvering.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Waste pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waste%20pipe. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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