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
Sound collected by a deer’s large, swiveling outer ears is funneled through small, conical ducts into these bulbous structures protecting the middle and inner ears.
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Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ducts
Noun
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At the time, the city attempted to fix the pipes along the roadway, but funding gaps and easement issues delayed any improvements for years.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The creak of a hinge, the thrum of water running through the pipes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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High end label mavens will appreciate the shopping conduits of Via Condotti, Frattina, and Borgognona.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Today, fiber optics are used as sensors for geologic events, such as earthquakes, as monitors for infrastructure, including bridges, roads and buildings, and as conduits for imaging and laser treatments inside the body.—
John Ballato,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No Tang and food in tubes for the astronauts on the Artemis 2 moon mission – space food has come a long way since humankind first began regularly venturing beyond Earth's atmosphere more than six decades ago.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pemberton went to Paris and to expert Baschet musician Thomas Bloch to record the ‘40s-era organ made of glass tubes of varying length, played with wet fingertips.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Due to a contract dispute, Comcast has dropped coverage of Scripps TV stations, which includes the Panthers’ broadcast channels.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fubo carries a wide array of sports and entertainment channels, including local sports packages and top national channels like ABC, FOX, CBS, ESPN, FS1, MTV, Comedy Central, and much more.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 4 Apr. 2026.
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