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Recent Examples of fire hydrant
The landing damaged a fire hydrant, and roads in the area were temporarily closed.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Woods then jumped into his Cadillac Escalade and promptly ran over a fire hydrant and crashed into a neighbor’s tree.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
In November 2009, Woods pulled out of his driveway near Orlando early one morning and struck a fire hydrant then a tree.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
But as fans keep a close eye on the college basketball action, the New York City Fire Department shared a reminder about fire hydrant protocol and safety amid the excitement.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
Woods then jumped into his Cadillac Escalade and promptly ran over a fire hydrant and crashed into a neighbor’s tree.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
In November 2009, Woods pulled out of his driveway near Orlando early one morning and struck a fire hydrant then a tree.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
But as fans keep a close eye on the college basketball action, the New York City Fire Department shared a reminder about fire hydrant protocol and safety amid the excitement.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire hydrant
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An Oakland firefighter retrieved water from a nearby hydrant and, cupping his hand, gave Tubbs a drink.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The mayor said the city has not been pressure testing the hydrants for a number of years.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On March 16, the drainage system was inspected with the help of cameras to see the pipe’s interior.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lead, a heavy metal once common in products like pipes and paints, is a neurotoxin that can stunt children’s development, lower IQ scores and increase blood pressure in adults, according to the Associated Press.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Pay attention to where the kitchen and bathrooms are, too—water supply and waste pipes for the second floor are often found in walls on the first floor, below sinks, tubs, or showers.—
Kevin Cortez,
Popular Mechanics,
25 May 2023
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Cathcart is referring to the plumbing that the vanity's sink and faucet connect to—the water lines and waste pipe connect to the underside of the sink via the bendy P-trap pipe.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2023
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Glass tubes coated with copper-oxide catalysts feed the methane gas needed for the reaction.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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The meters use electrical conductivity or tensiometer tubes that measure the suction exerted by the soil on the water, which indicates the soil moisture available to plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sun gained notoriety in part for his purchase of a $6 million banana art piece -- an actual piece of fruit duct-taped to a wall -- and has since invested in both World Liberty Financial and the president's meme coin, called $TRUMP.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Clean Vents and Air Ducts These are an easy place to overlook, but dust and pet hair can accumulate in vents and ducts and lead to respiratory issues.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Blackhawks kept pace in the conference standings with Riverside-Brookfield and Glenbard East, with all three teams trailing league leader South Elgin by one game.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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As the eldest brother in the band, Alan was often seen as its de facto leader.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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There may be other lines that were installed by the homeowner, such as a gas line connecting to an outdoor grill or an underground electrical conduit to a shed or garage.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The ear is the principal part of my body that serves as the conduit to writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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His fireplug vitality surrendered only to his untamed playing, boogie feel and volumes upon volumes of mesmerizing riffs.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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At 41 inches tall and 161 pounds per side, this fireplug of a speaker delivers impressive dynamic range at realistic (live music) levels and will admirably fill all but the most gigantic spaces with detailed yet unfatiguing sound.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Fire hydrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20hydrant. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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