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Recent Examples of faucets
Legionella can grow and spread in devices such as hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks, complex plumbing systems, showerheads, sink faucets and decorative fountains, according to the California Department of Public Health.
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Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Your toothbrush and high-touch areas like faucets and doorknobs should be cleaned daily.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
For appliances and fixtures such as faucets, start by sprinkling baking soda onto a damp rag, and buffing the stainless steel gently to clean and brighten.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
The spacious bathrooms, meanwhile, exude luxury with black marble vanity units and 18-carat gold faucets.
—Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
All those new toilets and faucets can put a strain on underground infrastructure.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The same setup can be applied to faucets, toilet seats, drawer doors, and so on.
—New Atlas, 2 May 2026
Water doesn't always flow through the faucets.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Wipe counters, faucets and mirrors once a week.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Your toothbrush and high-touch areas like faucets and doorknobs should be cleaned daily.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
For appliances and fixtures such as faucets, start by sprinkling baking soda onto a damp rag, and buffing the stainless steel gently to clean and brighten.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
The spacious bathrooms, meanwhile, exude luxury with black marble vanity units and 18-carat gold faucets.
—Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
All those new toilets and faucets can put a strain on underground infrastructure.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The same setup can be applied to faucets, toilet seats, drawer doors, and so on.
—New Atlas, 2 May 2026
Water doesn't always flow through the faucets.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Wipe counters, faucets and mirrors once a week.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faucets
valves
Noun
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Already, the excess heat in the tank has caused the MMA to harden and clog the failing tank’s valves, rendering it impossible for crews to drain the dangerous chemical or add stabilizing agents, Freeman said.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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The valves that are usually used to control the tank are gummed up.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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“Faucets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucets. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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