flues

Definition of fluesnext
plural of flue
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Noun
  • The ship’s six-story smokestacks have already been removed and are expected to serve as the museum’s centerpiece.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • When flaring occurs, passersby can see flames coming from smokestacks.
    Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For most units, that means regular filter replacements, cleaning (of the unit and ducts), and quarterly professional maintenance.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
  • The jaw of a dragon possesses a venom gland with ducts that open between multiple teeth, delivering a potent venom into the bite site.
    Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • Last spring, the bathroom pipes burst, requiring months of costly repairs.
    E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
  • Yet design flaws led to consistent leaks and broken pipes, state and federal regulatory records show.
    DYLAN JACKSON, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Others may use hollow pipes, tubes, window ledges or even sliding door tracks (a favorite site for the grass-carrying wasp).
    Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
  • These tubes are the cause of the frequent delays in the 200,000 daily trips made under the Hudson.
    Tom Wright, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
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“Flues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flues. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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