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as in pipe
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the major conduit for carrying water to the military base
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as in aqueduct
an open man-made passageway for water
water flowed along the conduit to the fountain
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Recent Examples of conduit
The country has notably become an important source of natural gas for Europe, while also serving as a key conduit for Russian oil exports.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
With Orlok so imposingly unsightly, Ellen is the conduit for that exploration here—making for Eggers’s boldest gamble with his source material.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Syria had long served as a key conduit for Iranian aid to Hezbollah.
—Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Caleb is the calm, happy conduit for everyone’s relationships.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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David Brennan, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
With Orlok so imposingly unsightly, Ellen is the conduit for that exploration here—making for Eggers’s boldest gamble with his source material.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Syria had long served as a key conduit for Iranian aid to Hezbollah.
—Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Caleb is the calm, happy conduit for everyone’s relationships.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conduit
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Just as soon as that sink drain backs up, figuring out how to fix a garbage disposal jumps to number one on your to do list—after all, garbage disposal problems can be inconvenient and dirty affairs, with odors wafting up and soiled liquid dripping from the drain pipe below.—
Steven John,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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The lead content of Los Angeles’ air reached 100 times its normal level as the fires consumed old pipes and paint.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Most water used in Los Angeles doesn't come from Northern California but from local aqueducts and groundwater.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Including aqueduct reservoirs, the city can store more than 91 billion gallons across its vast infrastructure.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Inspect the fireplace and fireplace pilot light regularly for signs of soot buildup, vent obstruction, flame quality, and the overall cleanliness of the pilot tube.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2025
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They are fed by a tube and kept alive by a ventilator.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the 1970s, diverse forces on the right came together to fight against ceding control of the canal to Panama, seeing the move as weak and antithetical to American interests.—
Aaron Coy Moulton / Made by History,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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The firefighters fought for hours to extinguish the blaze but were unable to save the home, which is located on a canal on the eastern side of Lake Okeechobee, and two cars in the garage, including a red 1955 Ford Thunderbird.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Ultimate includes more than 140 channels and everything included in Entertainment and Choice.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 Jan. 2025
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Without access to proper methods or channels for data collection, these companies risk being left behind in the race to innovate.—
Max (Chong) Li,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, any kind of reputational harm can damage a B2B company’s demand gen funnel, with negative perceptions spreading rapidly through professional networks and industry forums.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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It was held in Tapachula, a city on the border with Guatemala and a funnel for migrants entering Mexico.—
Maria Abi-Habib,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Conduit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conduit. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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