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as in pipes
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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as in canals
an open man-made passageway for water
water flowed along the conduit to the fountain
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Recent Examples of conduits
Shakti facilitates such serendipitous interactions with the help of their excellent and informed guides who are conduits to the mountain culture.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In some yards, below-ground conduits also bring in electricity, internet, cable TV or phone lines.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
But on either side, the different forces create strains that could potentially open up conduits for mantle material to make its way toward the surface.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
Art biennials such as Dak’Art emerged in Africa within this climate of possibility, establishing themselves as vital conduits between the continent and international contemporary art discourse.
—Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
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
The demolition and redecking will cause other areas to enter the project’s scope — including the lazy river walls, electrical conduits running the pool lights, deck drainage and the electrical grounding grid.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Most guys can get by without an aftershave, no shortage of which are fragrance conduits masquerading as moisturizers.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
In the show’s understanding of powerful men’s lust for young — often too young — women, Hayley and, subsequently, Yasmin are positioned as conduits between the elite and their transgressive desires, not unlike Ghislaine Maxwell’s role in Epstein’s broader scheme.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In some yards, below-ground conduits also bring in electricity, internet, cable TV or phone lines.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
But on either side, the different forces create strains that could potentially open up conduits for mantle material to make its way toward the surface.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
Art biennials such as Dak’Art emerged in Africa within this climate of possibility, establishing themselves as vital conduits between the continent and international contemporary art discourse.
—Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
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
The demolition and redecking will cause other areas to enter the project’s scope — including the lazy river walls, electrical conduits running the pool lights, deck drainage and the electrical grounding grid.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Most guys can get by without an aftershave, no shortage of which are fragrance conduits masquerading as moisturizers.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
In the show’s understanding of powerful men’s lust for young — often too young — women, Hayley and, subsequently, Yasmin are positioned as conduits between the elite and their transgressive desires, not unlike Ghislaine Maxwell’s role in Epstein’s broader scheme.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conduits
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An employee walks past oil transport pipes on the quayside of the Arabian Sea at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and terminal in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, in October 2018.—
Raf Sanchez,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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These pump coolant through pipes to dissipate heat from servers rather than evaporating water as has been the case in the past.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Similarly, there were thoughts of perhaps creating large canals in the Sahara Desert filled with kerosene, then torched to flash a similar transmission from the dark side of Earth, the METI expert explained.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene From Prinsengracht, one of the four main canals that make up Amsterdam's winding waterway network, Rosewood Amsterdam cuts an imposing figure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Lateral deformation and bowing can impact the placement and performance of fuel, and the monobloc construction of these tubes is designed to mitigate those issues.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Even in the more modern setting, the dainty designs on the plastic tubes and metal tins convey the history of the product within.—
Gabriella Fine,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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Picnic in the shadow of ancient aqueducts.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Students learn how their water travels from the Sierra Nevada through reservoirs, pipes and aqueducts to finally end up in their homes.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Regulators examined the transaction through multiple channels, including export control rules, foreign investment restrictions, and competition law.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Subscribers can now watch up to four channels on one screen.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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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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“Conduits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conduits. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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