conduit

noun

ˈkän-ˌdü-ət How to pronounce conduit (audio)
Definition of conduitnext
1
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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2
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 Free expression of thought is the conduit by which all American citizens are able to discuss the quality of candidates running for offices at all levels of government, as well as societal events shaping our future. — Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026 In its latter Colorado Republicans opinion, the Supreme Court specifically noted concerning practices born out of this conduit system. — John J. Martin, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 The two nations’ presidents met last week; Honduras is a transit route for South American cocaine into North America, and may be evolving into a producer as well as a conduit. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 23 June 2026 Now, with the recent release of the MPC One G2, MPC Live III Retro, and MPC Key 37 G2, Akai has repositioned itself as a conduit between producers and musicians of all ages, with products built for the past, present, and future. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for conduit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conduit
  1. pipe
  2. aqueduct
  3. tube
  4. canal
  5. channel
  6. funnel
Noun
  • Anxiety rises in Moscow Russian media have reported that people are waiting up to 18 hours in lines at the pump, with internet memes popping up, one showing people setting up tables with drinks and shisha pipes next to their stationary cars.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Nothing ruins a good karaoke night like that one friend who wants to show off their Mariah Carey–level pipes.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of pipe
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  • Despite the dilapidated state, the couple fell in love with its ancient olive trees, a creek and a network of aqueducts winding through the fields.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
  • The rolling landscape, nestled between a nature preserve and a cattle ranch, had silvery groves of ancient olive trees, a meandering creek, and a network of antique aqueducts snaking through the fields.
    — Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
Definition of aqueduct
Noun
  • Lying in a hospital bed, the breathing tube attached to her neck sometimes came loose, triggering an alarm.
    — Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 June 2026
  • It’s designed to support up to two AMS 2 Pro units simultaneously, expanding the printer’s available material pool without constantly rerouting Bowden tubes by hand.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 28 June 2026
Definition of tube
Noun
  • Public swimming has been available for years in a canal in northeastern Paris during summer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the museum offers a patriotic lens into how the canals, highways, railroads and mines that stitched this country together were built by machines born in American factories.
    — Malika Bowling, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of canal
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  • The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
    — Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • How to watch America's Block Party from home Each block party event may host livestreams on their sites and social media channels.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of channel
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  • The Guest Journey Is Being Rewritten The travel funnel is changing.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Critics of the ballot initiative say that Measure ULA provides a crucial tax funnel that facilitates affordable housing development and funding for social services.
    — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of funnel

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“Conduit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conduit. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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