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
In the winter, the blast of hot air coming out of your supply ducts would fool the thermostat, telling it that the room is warm enough when, in fact, there is still cold air in the room.
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2026
High ceilings expose pipes and ducts painted black.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
The submarine had documented technical defects; water entered through ventilation ducts, triggering a fire and fatal implosion at depths exceeding 900 meters.
—Almudena Calatrava, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
And don’t forget to care for your dryer, paying particular attention to clearing the vent and ducts of lint.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The company suggests customers looking to save money on gas bills should reduce energy use, seal air ducts, seal the home, consider insulation and use a smart thermostat.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Clean ducts can improve heating and cooling efficiency, extend HVAC system life and even lower energy costs.
—Jan Diaz, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Professional maintenance of your air ducts is especially important after home renovations, as dust and debris may have accumulated in your ductwork.
—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
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2026
High ceilings expose pipes and ducts painted black.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
The submarine had documented technical defects; water entered through ventilation ducts, triggering a fire and fatal implosion at depths exceeding 900 meters.
—Almudena Calatrava, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
And don’t forget to care for your dryer, paying particular attention to clearing the vent and ducts of lint.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The company suggests customers looking to save money on gas bills should reduce energy use, seal air ducts, seal the home, consider insulation and use a smart thermostat.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Clean ducts can improve heating and cooling efficiency, extend HVAC system life and even lower energy costs.
—Jan Diaz, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Professional maintenance of your air ducts is especially important after home renovations, as dust and debris may have accumulated in your ductwork.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ducts
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The former fake hotel is now full of glistening bronze pipes, a retro futurist look that former Imagineer Joe Rohde, who led the design, has said takes influence from the high-tech aesthetic of architect Renzo Piano, who worked on France’s Pompidou Centre.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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These plastics appear in countless products, including food packaging and water bottles; medical equipment, such as syringes and IV bags; electronics casings and appliances; automotive parts; and construction materials, such as pipes and insulation.—
André O. Hudson,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
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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 system acts as the digital interface linking the submarine’s navigation systems, mission computers, and the launch tubes that house the ballistic missiles.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mud tunnels, or shelter tubes, about the width of a straw, on the foundation, floor joists, and other parts of the house are signs of a colony.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Down the road, the synergistic opportunities are potentially more significant for building the profile of both brands, from summer festivals to new retail channels, Magliaro said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Adriana Lambarri’s costumes skillfully replicate the actor’s garb in the film while composer/sound designer Jazer Sibley-Schwartz channels at the outset a knowing nod to John Williams’ indelible, two-note cadence of menacing notes announcing the shark’s arrival.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2026.
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