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
This will involve assessing your system’s indoor and outdoor components, including ducts and dirty filters—which should be replaced every one to three months.
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Invasive ductal carcinoma begins in the ducts and grows outward into surrounding breast tissue, the CDC said.
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Doha Madani,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Those include lung cancer, colorectal cancer, ovarian and endometrial cancers, and cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile-duct cancer), according to Revolution Medicines.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
That's evident in aerodynamic features like the front side spoilers, five-position adjustable rear wing, hood duct, and fender ducts.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Invasive ductal carcinoma begins in the ducts and grows outward into surrounding breast tissue, the CDC said.
—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Those include lung cancer, colorectal cancer, ovarian and endometrial cancers, and cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile-duct cancer), according to Revolution Medicines.
—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
That's evident in aerodynamic features like the front side spoilers, five-position adjustable rear wing, hood duct, and fender ducts.
—
Utkarsh Sood
june 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for duct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for duct
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The freshwater mollusk, first spotted in North America in the Delta in 2024, threatens water systems by clogging pipes and altering the food web.
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Spoon or pipe yolk mixture evenly into reserved egg white halves.
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Since 2018, that agency has been a primary conduit for election security briefings and cyber assistance.
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Free expression of thought is the conduit by which all American citizens are able to discuss the quality of candidates running for offices at all levels of government, as well as societal events shaping our future.
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Lying in a hospital bed, the breathing tube attached to her neck sometimes came loose, triggering an alarm.
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It’s designed to support up to two AMS 2 Pro units simultaneously, expanding the printer’s available material pool without constantly rerouting Bowden tubes by hand.
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The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
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How to watch America's Block Party from home Each block party event may host livestreams on their sites and social media channels.
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“Duct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duct. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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