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 Hillside tanks ran out of water, and many hydrants, particularly in higher-elevation areas, lost pressure and ran dry. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The serum offers the best of both worlds—powerful hydrants with brightening actives. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for hydrant

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Noun

Originally designed to help farmers join wire on their fences, Gripple now makes devices for a multitude of industries with a focus on installing pipes and ductwork.

— Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Many of the original fixtures, including pipes and shelving, were deteriorating, and the kitchen wasn’t accessible for Magee, who uses a wheelchair following a serious stroke in 2024.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2026

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Political leaders are calling for national Democratic support in Southern states to increase before the next presidential contest, and for 2028 hopefuls to prioritize black voter outreach.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026
Sacramento City Unified leaders are pressing the city for notifications when ICE operates near schools after a parent was detained blocks from an elementary campus.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026

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The program picks a random point in space and draws a line across the entire domain.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Hop aboard the Waikīkī Trolley pink line to make the nearly two-mile trip to Ala Moana Center, reportedly the world's largest open-air shopping center.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026

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