Thesaurus results for HYDRANT

hydrant

noun

Definition of hydrant

as in pipe

a discharge faucet at which water may be drawn from a water main (as for fighting fires) The work of the firefighters was made more difficult by the absence of hydrants in the neighborhood.

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Recent Examples of hydrant Firefighters reportedly found no working alarm, no suppression system, and three dead hydrants; the safety documents they’re legally entitled to see reportedly burned up in the blaze. — Petala Ironcloud, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 2026 The fire was over by the time the firemen got the hydrant open. — George Calhoun, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 This is the first year in a multiyear project in which about 6,800 hydrants will eventually be repainted. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 West Side homeless encampment At the bustling encampment on West 45th Street at 11th Avenue, people shave with water from a hydrant and use strips of plastic and cardboard to find shade. — Dave Carlin, CBS News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hydrant

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Noun

The mollusks can form dense colonies that clog pipes, obstruct water flow and foul boat motors.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Prolonged pump stoppages could lead to a disastrous local scenario of ruptured water supply, district heating, and sewage pipes, even if electricity remains available elsewhere in the country.

— Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026

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For at least a week, the Ukrainian leader has said his country has not received early warnings about ballistic missiles aimed at the capital.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
The event has brought together around 200 founders, investors, sovereign wealth representatives and government leaders to discuss developments across AI, robotics and space.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

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Trail currently is on death row and petitioned the state of Nebraska in August 2023 to set his execution date; Trail is 10th in line on death row for the state.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
The brother-sister duo hopes for the line to resonate with all kinds of people—including both fans and non-fans alike.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026

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