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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 But in reality, closed or blocked vents disrupt the airflow balance and can cause pressure to build up in the duct system, making the blower work harder. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 But that was quickly dismissed after Turkish media reported that their hotel was dealing with a bedbug infestation, with the insecticide gas believed to have seeped into their room through a bathroom ventilation duct. — CBS News, 26 June 2026 Labor, possible duct modifications and the recurring cost of cartridges or oils are the rest. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 This will involve assessing your system’s indoor and outdoor components, including ducts and dirty filters—which should be replaced every one to three months. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for duct

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Anxiety rises in Moscow Russian media have reported that people are waiting up to 18 hours in lines at the pump, with internet memes popping up, one showing people setting up tables with drinks and shisha pipes next to their stationary cars.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Nothing ruins a good karaoke night like that one friend who wants to show off their Mariah Carey–level pipes.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Definition of pipe

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Is entrepreneurial-minded, understands there will be a lot of heavy lifting, and is naturally eager to be a conduit for the feedback loop.

— Kate Morgan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Now, with the recent release of the MPC One G2, MPC Live III Retro, and MPC Key 37 G2, Akai has repositioned itself as a conduit between producers and musicians of all ages, with products built for the past, present, and future.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of conduit

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Appointment television has become a rarity for Gen Z, which was raised on on-demand cartoons and can’t even identify a channel guide.

— Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
These results suggest the method could be useful for applications requiring precise microscale channels, including microfluidic systems and advanced manufacturing.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

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