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
Potential uses include inspecting ducts, gas lines, or pulling cables through long pipe networks.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Sealing and adjusting ducts ensure that the air the system produces actually reaches the living space.
—Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The school’s labyrinth of ducts and pipes making up the HVAC system was also thoroughly cleaned.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
These devices are set up in the front door frame and find air leaks that come from everything from the space around wall outlets and light fixtures to leaky ducts and dryer vents.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Sealing and adjusting ducts ensure that the air the system produces actually reaches the living space.
—Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The school’s labyrinth of ducts and pipes making up the HVAC system was also thoroughly cleaned.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
These devices are set up in the front door frame and find air leaks that come from everything from the space around wall outlets and light fixtures to leaky ducts and dryer vents.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duct
Noun
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Seal any cracks and holes in pipes or outside walls and windows.—
Amanda McCoy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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Officials won't be able to diagnose the cause of the leak until the pipe is excavated.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Beucher, who is Vivienne Lewis’ son-in-law, is one of the more visible and involved members of the Lewis family, effectively acting as a conduit between the family and the club.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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That is mentorship in action, and BMAC is a perfect conduit to exercise this type of Black excellence.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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By rolling MXene flakes into tubes, the team created hollow structures that allow ions to move more freely.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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Maher was the one who bathed Wael, changed his clothing, and helped administer food and medication through a tube, Arnaout said.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Patient is the sort of high-concept thriller that would’ve been completely at home on HBO, Showtime, or any other pay-cable channel back in the day.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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Hosts Patrick Gomez and Janine Rubenstein will be holding things down as interviews and other coverage can be expected on PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly's respective websites and social channels, including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Duct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duct. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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