as in canal
an open man-made passageway for water
marveled at the ancient Roman aqueducts that still carry water to distant villages
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Recent Examples of aqueduct
Builders in ancient Rome used a special kind of ancient concrete to construct their aqueducts, bridges, and buildings.
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
Of the aqueduct’s original 456 wells, about 390 are known to have survived—174 of which can be seen in public spaces.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
Water metering dates back to ancient civilizations, in early Rome, where aqueducts transported water throughout the city.
—Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
An additional layer of complexity was the water in the aqueduct, which characters needed to be able to interact with.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
Of the aqueduct’s original 456 wells, about 390 are known to have survived—174 of which can be seen in public spaces.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
Water metering dates back to ancient civilizations, in early Rome, where aqueducts transported water throughout the city.
—Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
An additional layer of complexity was the water in the aqueduct, which characters needed to be able to interact with.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aqueduct
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aqueduct
canal
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In the center of it is a drainage canal in a wide valley that is designed to hold and safely disperse water.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Resembling a minnow near the surface of the water, these rental boats come with easy instructions for beginners who are unfamiliar with how to operate the canal’s lock system along the way.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Aqueduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aqueduct. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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