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 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.
—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
Spring-fed wells provide all of the property’s water, including for the fire-hydrant and sprinkler system.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
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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.
—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
Spring-fed wells provide all of the property’s water, including for the fire-hydrant and sprinkler system.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hydrant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrant
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The tagline is emblazoned on a giant roadside sign fashioned out of pipes on the corner of Main Street and South Stiles Road.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Roldan grew up with two brothers in an eastside Los Angeles suburb, kicking the ball into a goal their dad had made of PVC pipe.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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Since that occurred, stadium management has met with the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and other Town leaders to learn the reasons for the modifications and to work towards an amendment to the stadium lease that would build upon our decades-long partnership.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The consumer backlash, which prompted Lululemon to issue an apology and scrub its campaign, is the latest example of how quickly Western brands can come unstuck in a country where nationalism has surged under strongman leader Xi Jinping.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The Valkyries shot 36% from the field and 22% from the 3-point line, but held Seattle’s young front court duo of Dominique Malonga and Awa Fam to just 17 points combined while outrebounding the Storm 33-31.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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On a recent Saturday there was a long line of people inside the Parkside branch of the San Francisco Public Library.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Hydrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrant. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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