as in pipes
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 ducts
Professional maintenance of your air ducts is especially important after home renovations, as dust and debris may have accumulated in your ductwork.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
In winter, have pros inspect coils, refrigerant, ducts, wiring, the condenser, and thermostat.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
That can generate low or moderate popping and cracking noises in floors, HVAC ducts and pipes.
—Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The sound reminds me of the ducts in my home heating system that make noise when the furnace comes on.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Amazon Prime offers a wide selection of sad movies, catering to various tastes, from sorrowful classics like Bicycle Thieves (1948) to heartbreaking modern dramas like Till (2022), each guaranteed to get your tear ducts working overtime.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Potential uses include inspecting ducts, gas lines, or pulling cables through long pipe networks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Doing the homework first—fixing the house, improving ducts, and choosing the right system design—turns a heat pump from a gamble into a smart investment.
—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
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
In winter, have pros inspect coils, refrigerant, ducts, wiring, the condenser, and thermostat.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
That can generate low or moderate popping and cracking noises in floors, HVAC ducts and pipes.
—Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The sound reminds me of the ducts in my home heating system that make noise when the furnace comes on.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Amazon Prime offers a wide selection of sad movies, catering to various tastes, from sorrowful classics like Bicycle Thieves (1948) to heartbreaking modern dramas like Till (2022), each guaranteed to get your tear ducts working overtime.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Potential uses include inspecting ducts, gas lines, or pulling cables through long pipe networks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Doing the homework first—fixing the house, improving ducts, and choosing the right system design—turns a heat pump from a gamble into a smart investment.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ducts
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While drought impacts water utilities in the Western states more directly, saltwater from coastal flooding worsens groundwater quality, and extreme cold can wear on pipes.—
Charlotte Slovin,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Yet millions of lead pipes remain in place across the country.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Beneath the deck, or roadway surface, the structure carries sewer, water and recycled water pipelines and conduits for electrical and fiber optic cables.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The communications firm will also gain long-term access to certain Lumen central offices, poles, and conduits.—
Victoria Baeza Garcia,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Each of the four-axle transporters and launch vehicles carries five rocket tubes.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Red flags include visible mud tubes, damaged sill plates, and prior treatment documentation without follow-up inspections.—
Allison Palmer
Updated February 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the salesperson also has to be protected against illegitimate complaints or unwarranted approaches outside of normal channels.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The programmes will air on WBD channels across Europe around the anniversaries, starting in March with the Fukushima edition, and will be available for streaming on discovery+ and HBO Max in select markets.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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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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“Ducts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ducts. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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