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Recent Examples of faucets
Some faucets are too big, or the handle interferes with the wall behind the sink.
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
The pro explains that sinks, faucets, and mirrors collect water spots, toothpaste splatter, and fingerprints throughout the day.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
These natural gems give a glimpse into the Floridan aquifer, a system of porous limestone that forms underground caves and rivers, pushing water up through vents and ultimately flowing into the faucets of millions of Sunshine State residents.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Legionella can spread through sink faucets, fountains, water heaters and plumbing systems.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Filters also are in place on faucets and water fountains at the sheriff's administration building (38E) and the circuit courthouse tower until May.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Rust spots are bound to appear in the bathroom, considering faucets and showerheads are used daily.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
The faucets are fed by a 150-L fresh water tank and gas/electric water heater.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
Water heaters rapidly heat incoming cold water and route the newly heated water to faucets, showers, tubs, and water-using appliances throughout the home.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
The pro explains that sinks, faucets, and mirrors collect water spots, toothpaste splatter, and fingerprints throughout the day.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
These natural gems give a glimpse into the Floridan aquifer, a system of porous limestone that forms underground caves and rivers, pushing water up through vents and ultimately flowing into the faucets of millions of Sunshine State residents.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Legionella can spread through sink faucets, fountains, water heaters and plumbing systems.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Filters also are in place on faucets and water fountains at the sheriff's administration building (38E) and the circuit courthouse tower until May.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Rust spots are bound to appear in the bathroom, considering faucets and showerheads are used daily.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
The faucets are fed by a 150-L fresh water tank and gas/electric water heater.
—New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
Water heaters rapidly heat incoming cold water and route the newly heated water to faucets, showers, tubs, and water-using appliances throughout the home.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faucets
valves
Noun
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Most existing compression systems rely on large control boxes that regulate multiple valves.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Gulf facilities are now increasingly resorting to shut-ins, manually shutting valves to slow down the flow of petroleum.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Faucets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucets. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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