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
No hydrants Countryside Fire District personnel battled a house fire on March 1 in Long Grove, the district reported.
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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
There were no hydrants nearby, so the brigade was left pumping out water from their meager supply.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
As the fires spread, critics pointed to three water storage tanks that went dry in the Palisades area on Jan. 8, restricting water flow from hydrants in higher elevations.
—Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
No hydrants Countryside Fire District personnel battled a house fire on March 1 in Long Grove, the district reported.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
There were no hydrants nearby, so the brigade was left pumping out water from their meager supply.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
As the fires spread, critics pointed to three water storage tanks that went dry in the Palisades area on Jan. 8, restricting water flow from hydrants in higher elevations.
—Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
No hydrants Countryside Fire District personnel battled a house fire on March 1 in Long Grove, the district reported.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrant
Noun
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The decision comes after the property’s water infrastructure was found to be severely deteriorated, causing frequent pipe ruptures and unreliable water service.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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Pet raccoon caught with meth pipe in its mouth Police in Ohio made a rather unusual discovery during a traffic stop.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders Poll: Trump loses trust on the economy as 100-day mark nears From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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President Trump, Vice President Vance React to First American Pope Announcement World leaders across continents extended messages of hope, unity and spiritual solidarity Thursday after Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.—
Brady Slack,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.—
Joe Sutton,
CNN,
10 Feb. 2023
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“Hydrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrant. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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