piping down

present participle of pipe down

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of piping down The Softstreme Classic-fit High-rise Joggers have piping down the front that creates a more elevated look, while deep pockets and a comfortable, flat waistband lend themselves to comfort and practicality. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piping down
Verb
  • Its executive said the company also manages water for chip production, power and cooling in AI infrastructure.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Festival organizers announced Wednesday that there would be numerous cooling stations, fans and water bottle fill stations around Discovery Park, as the weekend is expected to be a scorcher.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This would be best done in late May and early June when the leaves are drying up.
    — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
  • These spots are still damp, even when the rest of the Central Valley is drying up.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Less sweat-trapping than many synthetic jackets, the Oreus kept me from clamming up while ski-touring in five-degree temps and dissipated sweat quickly when worn after strenuous climbs.
    — Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Nelson remembers hushing her foster children back to sleep that night and calling 911, anxious for an end to those sleepless nights.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • If you’re used to traditional decluttering strategies that focus on sorting and purging, house hushing might feel strange.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Talk is cheap, but today the automaker put up instead of shutting up by revealing a new Nissan Z concept with a factory T-top, a feature that vanished from sports cars over two decades ago.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The audience is there in the flesh, shutting up and paying attention to your talent.
    — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

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“Piping down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piping%20down. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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