How to Use duct in a Sentence

duct

1 of 2 noun
  • British flags are duct taped to lamp posts wrapped in barbed wire.
    — New York Times, 13 July 2021
  • Will cleaning my air ducts make my house less dusty?
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Oh boy, there will be no break for my tear ducts this season.
    — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2023
  • And the duct work may need to be modified.
    — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The two types of ducts in a home are return and supply ducts.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Repeat this process with each duct throughout the home.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Learn how to clean air ducts with this straightforward method.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • One suspect crawled into an air duct.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • This is just the price that is paid for the adventure in the air duct.
    — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • If moisture is present, the dirty air ducts could even promote mold growth.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Once or twice a year, clean the dryer duct and the washer’s drain pump.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2021
  • Also check furnace ducts for leaks.
    — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 21 Jan. 2026
  • An adventure in the air ducts, where mold grows and the cool wind costs a ton.
    — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Sacks of fat and glands and ducts that add up to something far greater than the sum of their parts.
    — Kate Lloyd, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2024
  • The aerodynamics are helped by front and rear air ducts too.
    — New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
  • These form a plug that blocks the sweat duct to prevent sweat from escaping.
    — Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023
  • His feet were duct-taped together, and he was pushed under a bed frame.
    — Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2021
  • These occur when the sweat duct opening on the skin’s surface is blocked.
    — Josie Goodrich, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2023
  • Use this guide to learn when duct cleaning is necessary and how to clean air ducts.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • High ceilings expose pipes and ducts painted black.
    — Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Keep heating ducts and vents clean and uncovered.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
  • Keep heating ducts and vents clean and uncovered.
    — Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Excess watery fluid in the eye drains through the tear duct into the nose.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Aug. 2022
  • It is caused when ducts from eccrine sweat glands that lead to the skin’s surface are blocked or inflamed.
    — Matthew Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Here are times when your air ducts will likely need extra attention.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Firefighters could be seen on the roof of the building, checking ducts and vents.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
  • External vents move air via ducts installed in the walls, floors, or ceiling of your home.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2023
  • McKay then duct-taped the woman’s wrists and ankles and held her at the house for days.
    — Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Over time, the air ducts can become dirty as dust, hair, and other debris stick to the inside.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • The sound reminds me of the ducts in my home heating system that make noise when the furnace comes on.
    — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 30 Jan. 2026

duct

2 of 2 verb
  • Campers sometimes duct-tape their tents right to the deck.
    — Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 2016-05-31
  • Those are then duct taped together and secured with cardboard panels at the top and the bottom.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2021-09-16
  • Miles of neatly ducted, shielded cables run along the ceiling.
    — Sebastian Anthony, Ars Technica, 2017-07-03
  • The duo then used stun guns on the family, duct taped trash bags over their heads and taped rocks to their bodies before dumping them in the swamp.
    — Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 2020-09-24
  • Stop trying to duct-tape a ring light to your laptop, and get yourself a dedicated videophone.
    — Adrienne So, Wired, 2020-10-25
  • Each year, the opposing teams’ principal is duct tapped to the wall at the winning team’s school pending the outcome of the game.
    — Brent Kennedy, baltimoresun.com, 2021-10-29
  • Jaron Johnson also duct taped her hands behind her, according to the affidavit.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, chicagotribune.com, 2021-11-23
  • The wild behavior while flying has led to some instances in which flight crews or passengers have duct taped passengers to seats to restrain them.
    — Antonio Planas, NBC News, 2021-08-24
  • From scary lights, to duct-tape cords, these tips will help keep your creepiest props and decorations secure through the scary season (and provide a fun thrill for your trick-or-treaters).
    — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 2021-10-14
  • One of his buddies duct-taped my mouth shut backstage during a rehearsal for our school production of The Wedding Singer.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2021-03-03
  • According to the Department of Energy, ducts that leak air can add hundreds of dollars to your energy bill each year.
    — Jessica Levy, Indianapolis Star, 2019-06-28
  • Two thieves dressed as Boston cops bluffed a night guard into buzzing them in through a street-side security door, then handcuffed and duct-taped him and his fellow guard in the museum basement.
    — Jon Lender, courant.com, 2021-04-18
  • For a more thorough dryer and duct cleaning, hire professional services, like Dryer Vent Wizard.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 2021-03-30
  • And so, with a collection of eccentric field assistants, a variety of snow-ready (and occasionally duct-taped) vehicles, and a willingness to follow wherever tracks led, Slaght delved into the wilderness.
    — Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 2020-08-04
  • Apprentices receive lower pay than more experienced metal fabricators, who make ducting for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, and are normally in demand by contractors.
    — Jeannette Lee Falsey, Alaska Dispatch News, 2017-07-26
  • Both programs offer free in-home assessments and rebates to help reduce the upfront cost of installing energy-efficient equipment such as high-efficiency HVAC tuneups, insulation, air sealing and duct sealing.
    — Staff Report, NOLA.com, 2021-01-13

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