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Recent Examples of valve
That pressure valve has been completely released.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Each well site, in turn, is equipped with numerous valves, flanges and other fittings that can leak unless inspected regularly.
—Alex Cuadros, ProPublica, 16 June 2026
When Presley was 2, he was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve, a congenital heart disease.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
When replacing hoses, consider auto-shutoff hoses, which feature an internal valve that automatically stops the flow of water if a sudden surge is detected.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Each well site, in turn, is equipped with numerous valves, flanges and other fittings that can leak unless inspected regularly.
—Alex Cuadros, ProPublica, 16 June 2026
When Presley was 2, he was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve, a congenital heart disease.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
When replacing hoses, consider auto-shutoff hoses, which feature an internal valve that automatically stops the flow of water if a sudden surge is detected.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valve
Noun
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Instead, Marsh’s bomb opened the flood gates for the Phillies to score eight runs in the top of the ninth inning to absolutely stun the Nationals and its home crowd in a miraculous 14-9 victory on Tuesday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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But Emerald Bay is gate-guarded, accessible only to residents, and its half-mile stretch of golden sand is bordered by the cliffs of two jutting points, geographically cutting off public access via other beaches.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Noun
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Levers, stopcocks, switches and buttons sent decisions back out.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
18 Dec. 2019
Noun
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Run faucets in every sink and shower once a week to prevent this problem.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The story is told from Dah’s perspective, as Jocelyn—who displays a quasi-mystical rapport with fighting cocks—suffers an emotional breakdown, putting their business and their lives in danger.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
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The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.—
Matthew Gavin Frank,
Harper's Magazine,
6 June 2023
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“Valve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valve. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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