as in pipe
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 duct
During a four-hour procedure, a surgical team connected the pig kidney's blood vessels and ureter - the duct that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder - with those of 62-year-old Richard Slayman, a man living with end-stage kidney disease.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Consequently, the Final Edition has a removable hood duct, front canards, and a carbon-fiber front spoiler.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
In recent years, many researchers have been focused on DCIS: ductal carcinoma in situ, the earliest stage of cancer that in most cases remains in the milk ducts and does not invade other tissues.
—Alice Park, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Clean Out Air Vents And Ducts Our home’s ventilation is only as good as the air vents and ducts are clean.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Consequently, the Final Edition has a removable hood duct, front canards, and a carbon-fiber front spoiler.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
In recent years, many researchers have been focused on DCIS: ductal carcinoma in situ, the earliest stage of cancer that in most cases remains in the milk ducts and does not invade other tissues.
—Alice Park, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Clean Out Air Vents And Ducts Our home’s ventilation is only as good as the air vents and ducts are clean.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for duct
Noun
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Seal cracks and other openings in the foundation and walls, especially around vents and utility pipes, using caulk or steel wool.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2025
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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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Conversely, consider Billy McFarland of Fyre Festival fame, sentenced to prison in 2018 for defrauding investors of more than $26 million, who, during the 2024 presidential campaign, served as a conduit between rappers and Donald Trump.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Port of Long Beach media relations manager Lee Peterson confirmed that the port’s terminals, main road and rail conduits for cargo are all not impacted by the fires.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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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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“Duct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duct. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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