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
Eye drops and tear duct plugs can help treat dry eyes, while medications and stress relief can help relieve headaches.
Consider speaking to your healthcare provider if dry eyes or headaches are interfering with your daily life or causing extreme symptoms.
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Sarah Hudgens, Health, 17 May 2025
The absence of ducts avoids renovation costs and minimizes construction inconvenience.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 13 May 2025
These dampers act as a block at the main duct trunk line, causing your system to function like there isn’t a vent in that particular room at all.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
When the gland’s duct is blocked, a swelling or stye may result.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Sarah Hudgens, Health, 17 May 2025
The absence of ducts avoids renovation costs and minimizes construction inconvenience.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 13 May 2025
These dampers act as a block at the main duct trunk line, causing your system to function like there isn’t a vent in that particular room at all.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
When the gland’s duct is blocked, a swelling or stye may result.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duct
Noun
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The Great Highland pipes endured within the isolation of military culture, and current traditions of advanced-piping competitions haven’t strayed far.—
Elena Saavedra Buckley,
New Yorker,
1 Aug. 2025
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The final order on copper tariffs, which the Trump administration says will boost the domestic copper production industry, applies to semi-finished products such as pipes, rods, sheets and wires.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Already a significant conduit in global trade, the Panama Canal plays a major role in facilitating container shipping flow into the U.S.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 July 2025
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Gallardo was a shark on Shark Tank México and is such a part of the fabric in town that Hollywood increasingly sees her as a conduit to the Latino community.—
Mickey Rapkin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Manatees call the springs home in the winter, and in the summer these swimming holes are the place to be to cool off and float long days away in a tube.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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Lake Toxaway Marine also offers boat rentals, as well as kayaks, canoes, water skis, and tubes.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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WHSmith’s move towards the airport and travel channel has been in the works for some years, but was crystallized in March 2025 when the company announced the sale of its entire U.K. High Street business to Modella Capital.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The video appeared on American Eagle’s Facebook page and other social media channels but is not part of the campaign.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 July 2025
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“Duct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duct. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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