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duct

noun

ˈdəkt

Definition of duct

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 This will involve assessing your system’s indoor and outdoor components, including ducts and dirty filters—which should be replaced every one to three months. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 June 2026 Invasive ductal carcinoma begins in the ducts and grows outward into surrounding breast tissue, the CDC said. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 10 June 2026 But that was quickly dismissed after Turkish media reported that their hotel was dealing with a bedbug infestation, with the insecticide gas believed to have seeped into their room through a bathroom ventilation duct. — CBS News, 26 June 2026 Those include lung cancer, colorectal cancer, ovarian and endometrial cancers, and cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile-duct cancer), according to Revolution Medicines. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for duct

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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

Noun

Is entrepreneurial-minded, understands there will be a lot of heavy lifting, and is naturally eager to be a conduit for the feedback loop.

— Kate Morgan, Forbes.com, 1 July 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

Definition of conduit

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

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

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