as in canal
an open man-made passageway for water
marveled at the ancient Roman aqueducts that still carry water to distant villages
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Recent Examples of aqueduct
Initiatives include water desalination and underground aqueducts powered by clean energy, plus steam plants supplying electricity.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
The Trevi Fountain is the terminal point of the Virgo aqueduct — the only ancient aqueduct in continuous use to this day — and the largest Baroque fountain in Rome.
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Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Cap off your Rome days at the Trevi Fountain, the largest Baroque fountain in the city and the terminal point of the Virgo aqueduct — the only ancient aqueduct in continuous use to this day.
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Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
The Trevi Fountain, Rome The Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome and the terminal point of the Virgo aqueduct — the only ancient aqueduct in continuous use to this day.
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Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
The Trevi Fountain is the terminal point of the Virgo aqueduct — the only ancient aqueduct in continuous use to this day — and the largest Baroque fountain in Rome.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Cap off your Rome days at the Trevi Fountain, the largest Baroque fountain in the city and the terminal point of the Virgo aqueduct — the only ancient aqueduct in continuous use to this day.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
The Trevi Fountain, Rome The Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome and the terminal point of the Virgo aqueduct — the only ancient aqueduct in continuous use to this day.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aqueduct
canal
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Across France, residents have flocked to rivers, canals, and lakes in search of relief from the scorching temperatures.
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The Panama Canal Authority has announced a draft reduction at the waterway's neo-Panamax locks, citing the potential development of El Nino in the coming months, according to GAC Group, which provides services for canal users.
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“Aqueduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aqueduct. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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