conduit
noun
con·duit
ˈkän-ˌdü-ət 
-ˌdyü-,
also -dwət,
-dət
1
: a natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
a conduit for rainwater
2
: a pipe, tube, or tile for protecting electric wires or cables
3
: a means of transmitting or distributing
a conduit for illicit payments
a conduit of information
4
archaic
: fountain
Synonyms
Examples of conduit in a Sentence
the major conduit for carrying water to the military base
water flowed along the conduit to the fountain
Recent Examples on the Web
Nigel Dancey, head of studio at Foster + Partners, is now leading the design team on the whimsical, biophilic structure that factors in natural light and ventilation as conduits for working smarter.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
The result was a musical language that sounded at once brazenly contemporary, archaic and timeless — a powerful conduit for drama and extreme emotions.
—A.j. Goldmann, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Fur was a staple of the maximalist boho-chic of the aughts (the latest era revival), but on the runways this season it was used more as a conduit for warmth than status (although there was some of that too).
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
In the talks over releasing hostages and implementing a cease-fire, Egyptian intelligence has been a conduit to Hamas, and the Qataris have been a conduit to the militant group's political leadership.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2024
Mosby stood up the council’s investigative committee to probe a deal with Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. for the company to manage the city’s underground conduit system.
—Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
But in October 2023, the Journal revealed that Near had once provided data to the US military via a maze of obscure marketing companies, cutouts, and conduits to defense contractors.
—Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 28 Mar. 2024
The German sportswear giant acts as a valuable conduit to the fashion industry, helping facilitate collaborations with brands like Koché and Pleasures.
—Daniel-Yaw Miller, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024
The guest list appears to have more RSVPs from global corporate titans than the weddings of Ambani’s two older children in 2018 and 2019, underscoring Reliance’s growing clout and role as conduit to the Indian economy for global tech, media and energy giants.
—Anto Antony, Fortune Asia, 1 Mar. 2024
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
The result was a musical language that sounded at once brazenly contemporary, archaic and timeless — a powerful conduit for drama and extreme emotions.
—A.j. Goldmann, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Fur was a staple of the maximalist boho-chic of the aughts (the latest era revival), but on the runways this season it was used more as a conduit for warmth than status (although there was some of that too).
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
In the talks over releasing hostages and implementing a cease-fire, Egyptian intelligence has been a conduit to Hamas, and the Qataris have been a conduit to the militant group's political leadership.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2024
Mosby stood up the council’s investigative committee to probe a deal with Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. for the company to manage the city’s underground conduit system.
—Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
But in October 2023, the Journal revealed that Near had once provided data to the US military via a maze of obscure marketing companies, cutouts, and conduits to defense contractors.
—Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 28 Mar. 2024
The German sportswear giant acts as a valuable conduit to the fashion industry, helping facilitate collaborations with brands like Koché and Pleasures.
—Daniel-Yaw Miller, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024
The guest list appears to have more RSVPs from global corporate titans than the weddings of Ambani’s two older children in 2018 and 2019, underscoring Reliance’s growing clout and role as conduit to the Indian economy for global tech, media and energy giants.
—Anto Antony, Fortune Asia, 1 Mar. 2024
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conduit
noun
con·duit
ˈkän-ˌd(y)ü-ət
also -d(w)ət
1
: a channel through which water or other fluid is carried
2
: a pipe, tube, or tile for protecting electric wires or cables
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