as in pipe
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
air ducts to provide ventilation
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Recent Examples of duct
The sound reminds me of the ducts in my home heating system that make noise when the furnace comes on.
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John Paul, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Amazon Prime offers a wide selection of sad movies, catering to various tastes, from sorrowful classics like Bicycle Thieves (1948) to heartbreaking modern dramas like Till (2022), each guaranteed to get your tear ducts working overtime.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Officials with Groundswell say the initiative will eventually upgrade 50 homes with energy-efficiency improvements, including weatherization repairs and duct system upgrades.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Potential uses include inspecting ducts, gas lines, or pulling cables through long pipe networks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
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John Paul, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Amazon Prime offers a wide selection of sad movies, catering to various tastes, from sorrowful classics like Bicycle Thieves (1948) to heartbreaking modern dramas like Till (2022), each guaranteed to get your tear ducts working overtime.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Officials with Groundswell say the initiative will eventually upgrade 50 homes with energy-efficiency improvements, including weatherization repairs and duct system upgrades.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Potential uses include inspecting ducts, gas lines, or pulling cables through long pipe networks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duct
Noun
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The Japanese rider packed multiple four-rotation tricks into a single run, including the triple-flip aerial that electrified the crowd, executing them in different directions down the pipe without sacrificing height.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
13 Feb. 2026
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The three-time gold medalist took a ride on the half pipe at this year's games, wiping tears from his eyes before catching air.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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The music, which was recorded live on set, becomes the emotional conduit, transforming the room and the people within it.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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She's also reached out to sheriffs across the country and to former federal prosecutors to reconcile conflicting legal interpretations, acting as a behind-the-scenes conduit for change.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Subsequent study, however, revealed it was composed of interwoven tubes, rather than the block-like cells that make up plant tissue.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rods of the alloy were precision-machined to produce thin-walled tubes with a complex inner structure designed to maximize heat exchange.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Andy Yung, fisheries supervisor at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Hot Springs office, said stripers sometimes hunt around brushpiles that are located near channels.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated his country's first-ever Winter Olympics medal on his social media channels.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Duct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duct. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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