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Recent Examples of fire hydrant
The 25-year-old driver of the SUV also struck a fire hydrant, crashed into a fence of a car dealership before the SUV rolled over, police said.
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Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Getting enough water for the laundry truck has required some ingenuity, and at this location, with city permission, the truck taps into a fire hydrant.
—Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Water was appearing seemingly out of nowhere, and her first instinct was that a fire hydrant had burst nearby.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The landing damaged a fire hydrant, and roads in the area were temporarily closed.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Getting enough water for the laundry truck has required some ingenuity, and at this location, with city permission, the truck taps into a fire hydrant.
—Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Water was appearing seemingly out of nowhere, and her first instinct was that a fire hydrant had burst nearby.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The landing damaged a fire hydrant, and roads in the area were temporarily closed.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire hydrant
Noun
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Fire engineers are typically responsible for maintaining fire engines and other equipment, driving fire engines, and connecting hoses to hydrants and other water sources, in addition to standard firefighter duties.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Following the fire last month, Pernerewski said officials found that the two hydrants likely became blocked with debris and that residue had gotten stuck in the pipes.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Following the 2021 oil spill when a pipe ruptured and spewed oil off Huntington Beach, Foley said the responsible company set up a claims form where people could go online, fill out the claims and submit the documentation and proof of receipts.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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This is where a lot of smells emanate from over time as material gets trapped in the pipes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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These tubes serve as stabilizing cables that allow flexible fibrous trunks to withstand hurricane-force winds.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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Humidity is funnelled through tubes and directed toward furniture upholstery infusing it with lasting fragrance.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Before installing the new system, the team will thoroughly inspect all accessible ducts for gaps, loose joints or loose crimping (the method used to fit ductwork snuggly together).—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, thyroglossal duct cysts are rare cysts in the throat that are present at birth.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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The playoff leader in goals, Howden had a beautiful tip on a shot by Theodore for his 11th of the playoffs and perhaps his most important in Game 1.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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In 1940, French President General Charles de Gaulle checked in to conduct war meetings with US and British leaders.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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But given his experience and leadership, Tim Ream will be the best conduit for Mauricio Pochettino, to help get his message to the players.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Significantly, each octagon sits at the core of a network of dirt roads and conduits that stretch far into the desert.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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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 6 Jun. 2026.
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