Definition of faucetnext
as in valve
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid don't forget to turn off the faucet

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Recent Examples of faucet Start by applying the solution directly to the hard water stain on glass, tile, or faucets. Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026 The faucet is a portable Dometic Go unit piped to a 34-L fresh water tank, while the shower is a portable Geyser system drawing from the same tank. New Atlas, 5 June 2026 Some of the stranger things found in 2025 included dentures with two teeth, breast milk, 420 donuts, a 75-gallon fish tank, a textured photo with a rhinestone picture of Jesus, 2 pounds of blue raspberry Gushers, and a full kitchen faucet. Dan Raby, CBS News, 4 June 2026 The company boasts 70% gross profit margins, powered by a research engine that flows to the cash faucet. Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for faucet
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valve
Noun
  • Install a pressure-balancing or thermostatic mixing valve in the shower.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
  • The Louvre said there would be an internal investigation into the November leak, which was caused by the accidental opening of a valve in the heating and ventilation system that led to water seeping through the ceiling of the Mollien wing, where the books were stored.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025

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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucet. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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