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as in pipes
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the major conduit for carrying water to the military base
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as in canals
an open man-made passageway for water
water flowed along the conduit to the fountain
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Recent Examples of conduits
But the outlets require frequent inspections and maintenance when used continuously, which means that one of the four conduits will routinely be offline.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
The Del Mar City Council approved a resolution June 2 setting a June 3 deadline for properties in Work Zone 1 of undergrounding District x1A, which includes San Dieguito Drive and Orbita Road, for property owners to install lateral conduits.
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Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
The conduits that link the pads to the octagon structures may contain fiber-optic cables for communications, Kristensen and Neill said.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
In trying to cut out the conduits, the ECB tread a dangerous path.
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Paul Newman,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
But there’s a semi-true idea that children are doing so at an incredibly rapid pace, and stories can be conduits for emotional growth, wonder, and empathy.
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Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
Likewise, electrical conduits are hidden on the top of the beams and centered down the skylight to leave the focus on the old structure and new walls.
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Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Shakti facilitates such serendipitous interactions with the help of their excellent and informed guides who are conduits to the mountain culture.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
But on either side, the different forces create strains that could potentially open up conduits for mantle material to make its way toward the surface.
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ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
The Del Mar City Council approved a resolution June 2 setting a June 3 deadline for properties in Work Zone 1 of undergrounding District x1A, which includes San Dieguito Drive and Orbita Road, for property owners to install lateral conduits.
—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
The conduits that link the pads to the octagon structures may contain fiber-optic cables for communications, Kristensen and Neill said.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
In trying to cut out the conduits, the ECB tread a dangerous path.
—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
But there’s a semi-true idea that children are doing so at an incredibly rapid pace, and stories can be conduits for emotional growth, wonder, and empathy.
—
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
Likewise, electrical conduits are hidden on the top of the beams and centered down the skylight to leave the focus on the old structure and new walls.
—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Shakti facilitates such serendipitous interactions with the help of their excellent and informed guides who are conduits to the mountain culture.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
But on either side, the different forces create strains that could potentially open up conduits for mantle material to make its way toward the surface.
—
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conduits
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Its tendency to rapidly reproduce, forming dense colonies on underwater surfaces, can clog pipes, pumps and critical water infrastructure while disrupting local ecosystems.
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Because Paris’ existing sewers, built during Haussmann’s 19th-century modernization of the city, combine rainwater and wastewater in the same pipes, heavy rain has always sent the overflow straight into the river.
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But the gold seekers, the ‘49ers, immediately set to digging ditches and canals to divert water, and so the new state soon allowed that practice, too.
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The city’s architecture, centuries of art, intricate decorative details, winding canals and network of historic bridges (Pontes) continually influence his creative vision.
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The oxygen released in the tank then flows through four silicone supply tubes that are attached to the roach’s spiracles prior to the operation.
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Among the photos were ones of the supermodel admiring the view outside her hospital window and one with tubes taped to her neck and head.
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Despite the dilapidated state, the couple fell in love with its ancient olive trees, a creek and a network of aqueducts winding through the fields.
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The rolling landscape, nestled between a nature preserve and a cattle ranch, had silvery groves of ancient olive trees, a meandering creek, and a network of antique aqueducts snaking through the fields.
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Platforms and distribution channels captured most of the value, while creators focused on reach and frequency.
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The deal is aimed at ensuring that Fox has a means to get its portfolio of sports, news and entertainment channels into viewers’ homes as the traditional pay-TV business continues to erode.
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Descaling and Unclogging Uses Use cleaning vinegar to unclog stubborn drains by adding 1 cup of baking soda to your drain followed by 1 cup of cleaning vinegar, says Dills.
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Below, San Angelo gives us several methods for cleaning bathroom sink drains, her best tips on how to avoid a clogged bathroom sink, and what to avoid when cleaning your bathroom sink drain.
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“Conduits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conduits. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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