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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
In some yards, below-ground conduits also bring in electricity, internet, cable TV or phone lines.
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 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
High end label mavens will appreciate the shopping conduits of Via Condotti, Frattina, and Borgognona.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 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
Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 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
High end label mavens will appreciate the shopping conduits of Via Condotti, Frattina, and Borgognona.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 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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Service lines are the pipes that connect a water main to a building.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Staff said inspections did not find any cracks in the foundation, broken pipes, roof leaks or obvious points of entry to explain the flooding.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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One unforgettable highlight was taking a Winter Park scenic boat tour through lakes connected by canopied, tranquil canals.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Venice, the historic Italian city known for its canals that serve as water traffic corridors, has been said to be sinking for nearly a century.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Without access to the turbines, water released from the dam must flow through much smaller bypass tubes that are unsafe to use for extended periods, choking flow from one of the West’s largest water banks.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Effective vole control includes keeping grass mowed, minimizing mulch, using traps, and protecting young trees with hardware cloth tubes.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Picnic in the shadow of ancient aqueducts.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Students learn how their water travels from the Sierra Nevada through reservoirs, pipes and aqueducts to finally end up in their homes.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The viral sensation, whose real name is Kenny Jary, posted footage from a doctor's appointment in a video shared with his followers, which totals 4 million across Instagram and TikTok channels.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Cooper continues to post video blogs on her social media channels.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
14 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 22 Apr. 2026.
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