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The faucet needs to have a long spout so the flow of water is toward the center of the sink.
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
The pro explains that sinks, faucets, and mirrors collect water spots, toothpaste splatter, and fingerprints throughout the day.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
The shutter speed, meanwhile, controls how long the faucet is open.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
These natural gems give a glimpse into the Floridan aquifer, a system of porous limestone that forms underground caves and rivers, pushing water up through vents and ultimately flowing into the faucets of millions of Sunshine State residents.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
The pro explains that sinks, faucets, and mirrors collect water spots, toothpaste splatter, and fingerprints throughout the day.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
The shutter speed, meanwhile, controls how long the faucet is open.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
These natural gems give a glimpse into the Floridan aquifer, a system of porous limestone that forms underground caves and rivers, pushing water up through vents and ultimately flowing into the faucets of millions of Sunshine State residents.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faucet
valve
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The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Those who get a mechanical valve need to take blood thinners for the rest of their life, which can require lifestyle changes.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucet. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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