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 Stainless steel is a popular material used in the home, from sinks and faucets to refrigerators and kitchen ranges. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 The program provides basic repair services for issues such as leaky faucets, light switches, or even just changing a light bulb. Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 How To Remove Tough Stains From Bathroom Faucets Hard water can leave stubborn, chalky, crusty stains on bathroom faucets as water is left to dry after use. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 Faucets and Drains For water stains around faucets and drains, use the all-purpose apple cider vinegar cleaner to wipe them away. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026 Guest rooms are also outfitted with low-flow faucets and showerheads aimed at water reduction. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Regularly check around toilets, sinks, and outdoor faucets for signs of leaks. Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faucets
valves
Noun
  • Stocks, houses, art, gold, and bitcoin all become release valves for people trying to preserve purchasing power.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That required doubling the engine speed to a heady 3,800 rpm, replacing the pushrod valves with double overhead camshafts for better control over timing, and moving to direct fuel injection at much higher pressure than the production engine.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Faucets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucets. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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