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as in pipes
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the major conduit for carrying water to the military base
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as in canals
an open man-made passageway for water
water flowed along the conduit to the fountain
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Recent Examples of conduits
Likewise, electrical conduits are hidden on the top of the beams and centered down the skylight to leave the focus on the old structure and new walls.
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Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Shakti facilitates such serendipitous interactions with the help of their excellent and informed guides who are conduits to the mountain culture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But on either side, the different forces create strains that could potentially open up conduits for mantle material to make its way toward the surface.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
Art biennials such as Dak’Art emerged in Africa within this climate of possibility, establishing themselves as vital conduits between the continent and international contemporary art discourse.
—Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Today, fiber optics are used as sensors for geologic events, such as earthquakes, as monitors for infrastructure, including bridges, roads and buildings, and as conduits for imaging and laser treatments inside the body.
—John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
The demolition and redecking will cause other areas to enter the project’s scope — including the lazy river walls, electrical conduits running the pool lights, deck drainage and the electrical grounding grid.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Most guys can get by without an aftershave, no shortage of which are fragrance conduits masquerading as moisturizers.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
In the show’s understanding of powerful men’s lust for young — often too young — women, Hayley and, subsequently, Yasmin are positioned as conduits between the elite and their transgressive desires, not unlike Ghislaine Maxwell’s role in Epstein’s broader scheme.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Shakti facilitates such serendipitous interactions with the help of their excellent and informed guides who are conduits to the mountain culture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But on either side, the different forces create strains that could potentially open up conduits for mantle material to make its way toward the surface.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
Art biennials such as Dak’Art emerged in Africa within this climate of possibility, establishing themselves as vital conduits between the continent and international contemporary art discourse.
—Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Today, fiber optics are used as sensors for geologic events, such as earthquakes, as monitors for infrastructure, including bridges, roads and buildings, and as conduits for imaging and laser treatments inside the body.
—John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
The demolition and redecking will cause other areas to enter the project’s scope — including the lazy river walls, electrical conduits running the pool lights, deck drainage and the electrical grounding grid.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Most guys can get by without an aftershave, no shortage of which are fragrance conduits masquerading as moisturizers.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
In the show’s understanding of powerful men’s lust for young — often too young — women, Hayley and, subsequently, Yasmin are positioned as conduits between the elite and their transgressive desires, not unlike Ghislaine Maxwell’s role in Epstein’s broader scheme.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conduits
Noun
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Last spring, the bathroom pipes burst, requiring months of costly repairs.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Yet design flaws led to consistent leaks and broken pipes, state and federal regulatory records show.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The mussels’ tiny larvae have drifted down canals and aqueducts of the State Water Project and have been detected as far south as Bakersfield, Los Angeles and San Diego counties.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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No doubt the collectors are staying at the Hotel Cipriani on Giudecca, which make up for the inconvenience of leaving the vicinity of San Marco with the unparalleled luxury and complete insulation from the masses crawling over the canals.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
5 May 2026
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Others may use hollow pipes, tubes, window ledges or even sliding door tracks (a favorite site for the grass-carrying wasp).—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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These tubes are the cause of the frequent delays in the 200,000 daily trips made under the Hudson.—
Tom Wright,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The tunnel would create a second route to transport water from new intakes on the Sacramento River to the south side of the Delta, where pumps send water into the aqueducts of the State Water Project.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Initiatives include water desalination and underground aqueducts powered by clean energy, plus steam plants supplying electricity.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Regulators examined the transaction through multiple channels, including export control rules, foreign investment restrictions, and competition law.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Subscribers can now watch up to four channels on one screen.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Descaling and Unclogging Uses Use cleaning vinegar to unclog stubborn drains by adding 1 cup of baking soda to your drain followed by 1 cup of cleaning vinegar, says Dills.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
25 Jan. 2026
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Below, San Angelo gives us several methods for cleaning bathroom sink drains, her best tips on how to avoid a clogged bathroom sink, and what to avoid when cleaning your bathroom sink drain.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Conduits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conduits. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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