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 Leaky pipes, faucets, roofs, or air conditioners can all create excess humidity and may lead to overly damp environments. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 Moen’s high-end pull-down faucet is a stainless steel option that won’t hold fingerprints or rust as easily. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025 The original plasterwork and wooden ceiling beams were kept intact, with new materials such as oak flooring, stone sinks, and copper faucets added to accentuate the home’s history. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025 Cabinet hardware, lighting, and faucets stand out much more prominently against such a visually quiet backdrop. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faucet
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valve
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  • The 189,000-square-foot Cleveland County facility produces advanced valves, actuators, clutches, and controls for automotive, truck and off-road vehicles, according to Solero’s website.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Ukrainian experts claimed the device was a variation on an older model RS26, and showed me what looked like ageing valves in its circuitry at a storage facility in Kyiv.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucet. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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