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Recent Examples of faucetsRestroom 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 His mornings begin by turning on the faucets to see if water is running.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2026 Letting faucets run for a few minutes should bleed out the air.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Aug. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faucets
valves
Noun
This matters because nipples, pacifiers, pump valves, and similar accessories come into direct contact with an infant’s mouth or expressed milk.
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New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2026
Pipeline length is reduced by about 31 percent, while the number of process valves falls by about 25 percent.