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
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.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
Firefighters lost water pressure from hydrants high in the hills, frustrating their efforts to combat the blaze.
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Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
An Oakland firefighter retrieved water from a nearby hydrant and, cupping his hand, gave Tubbs a drink.
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Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
Keep hydrants clear so FDNY members can quickly get water on a fire.
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Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
Firefighters lost water pressure from hydrants high in the hills, frustrating their efforts to combat the blaze.
—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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
Keep hydrants clear so FDNY members can quickly get water on a fire.
—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hydrant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrant
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The project includes replacing ageing electrical wiring, pipes and heating.
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Replacing the canals with pressurized pipes could save a lot of water.
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Downtown Sacramento businesses remain skeptical that the state’s July return-to-office mandate affecting roughly 95,000 employees will actually materialize, even as foot traffic sits at 85% of April 2019 levels and local leaders rethink the urban core’s heavy reliance on office space.
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The concerns have drawn the attention of city leaders.
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While wind conditions around Big Bear Lake weren't necessarily high on Friday afternoon, there were reports of strong gusts in the Lucerne Valley, where there's a main SCE line that feeds BVES the majority of its power.
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Made up of sharp angles and straight lines, the quilt and its matching shams have a look that strikes the right balance between classic and contemporary.
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“Hydrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrant. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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