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duct

noun

ˈdəkt

Definition of duct

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 Toyota also makes extensive mention of the GRMN’s aero, which includes a hood duct, fender ducts, front side spoilers, and the aforementioned trick rear wing. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 29 July 2026 If the ducts aren't installed right or are blocked, even the most energy-efficient HVAC system will perform poorly. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Heating or fireplace experts can make sure that vents, ducts and other systems are working properly to remove harmful smoke and toxins created while the wood burns. — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 There’s good evidence that DIY filters made by duct-taping furnace air filters to a box fan work. — Devi Shastri, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for duct

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Then, an eighth pipe was slotted into the small organ, bringing with it a new sound that reverberated throughout the church.

— Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
The new whisky expands its maturation from three to five distinct cask types, including Fino sherry and Port pipes, subtly reshaping Glenfiddich's signature fruit-forward profile by adding dryness and complexity.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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City leaders held a meeting Wednesday to discuss the transition, including plans to modernize the conduit system, improve safety and establish a new city-run operation.

— Bryant Reed, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Relationships are conduits for timely information sharing, mutual aid and collective action.

— Fiona Doherty, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of conduit

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Gilman had been moved from a prison to a civilian hospital, where he was hooked up to a feeding tube and handcuffed to a bed.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Cases where a patient is malnourished are challenging, because research has shown putting in a feeding tube or giving them appetite stimulants doesn’t improve their outcomes, Lee said.

— Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026

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Attorneys general, including California’s Rob Bonta, allege that the transaction stifles competition across wide-release theatrical film distribution, big-budget blockbusters, and basic cable television channel licensing.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Transactions via agents should be treated as another channel through which to sell.

— Deann Evans, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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