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 To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes. David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026 Forever chemicals are showing up in more American tap water systems than ever before — and many people still don’t know how to check what’s coming out of their own faucet. Ryan Brennan may 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026 Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths and faucets. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 Copley says to watch out for drains or leaky faucets. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for faucet
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valve
Noun
  • This reaction, however, produces heat, which can be controlled through adding chemical inhibitors or utilizing release valves, chemists say.
    Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 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, 30 May 2026

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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucet. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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