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 Fix leaky faucets, clean gutters and remove standing water from sources like birdbaths, plant saucers, and clogged drains that ants can use as a water source. Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 Wipe counters, faucets and mirrors. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026 Leaving a faucet running and not realizing it. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026 Repair leaky faucets and roofs. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for faucet
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valve
Noun
  • Add a shutoff valve and a flush valve to each garden bed.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • Teams deemed the valve needed to be replaced and the rocket needed to be rolled back from the pad to Boeing’s Vertical Integration Facility.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026

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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucet. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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