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 Mike Sale is a home water systems expert and water sommelier with Delta Faucet, a manufacturer of plumbing fixtures, faucets, and shower systems. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026 The disease does not generally spread from person to person but infections can occur if the bacteria get into a building's water supply, including in shower heads, sink faucets, hot water tanks, heaters, cooling towers and other plumbing systems. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 July 2026 Common forms of transmission include droplets from showers and faucets, air conditioners and flushing toilets. Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 Wiping down shower walls after bathing, repairing dripping faucets, and allowing sinks and tubs to dry between uses can all make a noticeable difference. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Timeless ensuite bathrooms and powder rooms have high-quality tile, stately faucets, natural stone countertops, and light fixtures that look meant-to be. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 July 2026 Among its extensive list of household uses, white vinegar can dissolve limescale from faucets, descale coffee makers, and clean washing machines and dishwashers. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026 The bathroom division with Laufen started in 2014 and includes ceramics, faucets and accessories. David Moin, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 The equivalent of promising your family a weekend away at an all-inclusive resort, and instead ending up at a dirty road-side motel with creaky beds and dripping faucets. Daren Smith, IndieWire, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faucets
valves
Noun
  • Others use compressed air, which requires pumps, valves and an air tank.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
  • The 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack, in which ransomware seized monitoring and billing systems connected to physical valves and meters, is one recent example.
    Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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“Faucets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucets. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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