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
Researchers theorize that Romans once built a bathhouse on the site, complete with an aqueduct to bring the necessary water, per the statement.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Here are some of the latest discoveries: Ancient Roman structure hid under lawn of historic mansion in Slovakia — until now
In Bratislava, Slovakia, archaeologists unearthed an ancient Roman aqueduct beneath the lawn of the historic Rusovce Mansion.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Segovia, Spain: Near Madrid, this city offers 54 seconds of totality with a 19% chance of cloud and features an iconic Roman aqueduct.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
And federal officials charged with carrying out the president’s order knew that the state — not the federal government — controls the aqueducts and pump stations that deliver water to Southern California’s cities.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
Here are some of the latest discoveries: Ancient Roman structure hid under lawn of historic mansion in Slovakia — until now
In Bratislava, Slovakia, archaeologists unearthed an ancient Roman aqueduct beneath the lawn of the historic Rusovce Mansion.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Segovia, Spain: Near Madrid, this city offers 54 seconds of totality with a 19% chance of cloud and features an iconic Roman aqueduct.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
And federal officials charged with carrying out the president’s order knew that the state — not the federal government — controls the aqueducts and pump stations that deliver water to Southern California’s cities.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aqueduct
canal
Noun
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Under pressure, a Hong Kong company sold off its two port facilities on the canal, drawing criticism from Beijing.—
Chris Buckley,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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With around 800 miles of rivers and canals, Burgundy has the largest network of inland waterways in France.—
Rachel Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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“Aqueduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aqueduct. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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