faucets

plural of faucet
as in valves
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid don't forget to turn off the faucet

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Recent Examples of faucets Some of her favorite pieces are the decorative pillows and the bathroom sink, which includes a tiny beaded drain stopper and earring studs as faucets. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025 The resort has incorporated eco-friendly practices, such as replacing single-use water bottles with aluminum in all guest rooms, installing multi-use bath amenity dispensers, and reducing water consumption with high-efficiency toilets and faucets. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 Oftentimes, these are on faucets, handles, showerheads, towel racks, and sometimes even light fixtures. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025 Flush outdoor faucets, hoses and water features if used for cooking, cleaning or pets. Jake Allen, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025 Fittings at each end are a standard three-quarter inch to work with any faucets around your home, as well as your favorite garden nozzles. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025 Now is an extremely dangerous time to turn off the faucets. Eileen Espejo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025 Frequently touched surfaces such as metal doorknobs, sink faucets, and plastic toys are common objects. Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025 Residents are advised to take several steps, including removing aerators and screens from faucets, setting water-softening devices to bypass mode, and flushing both outside and indoor plumbing. William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faucets
valves
Noun
  • Four received cardiovascular tissue transplants that can replace valves and vessels in patients with congenital heart defects or heart disease.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
  • They’re already widely used for other transplantable tissues, such as heart valves.
    David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025

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“Faucets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucets. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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