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 In addition to sagging roofs and mold issues, buyers notice minor maintenance issues, including peeling paint, loose door handles, and dripping faucets, Ryan says. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026 About 70% of that is consumed indoors, covering everything from faucets and showers to toilets and appliances, according to the EPA. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 The steepest declines came from clothes washers, toilets and faucets. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 The biggest drops came from clothes washers, toilets and faucets. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 The same minerals spotting your glasses and scaling your faucets could also be the reason your shampoo barely lathers or your hair has been feeling dull and stiff lately. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 White, chalky deposits around faucets and showerheads are mineral scale left behind as water evaporates. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 Restroom faucets will remain operational, but spigot access at South Rim campgrounds will be turned off, with the exception of Mather Campground's check-in kiosk. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 To help conserve water resources, neighboring residents and visitors are asked to limit their showers to five minutes or less, turn off faucets when shaving or brushing teeth, flush toilets selectively and only wash laundry in full loads. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faucets
valves
Noun
  • The company is replacing the valves in all 12 crew module maneuvering thrusters, along with implementing measures to prevent erosion.
    — William Harwood, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Engineers also reconfigured the inflatable bladder to maintain the original air volume while eliminating chest layers and moved the carbon dioxide valves to the back.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

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

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