as in pipes
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 hydrants
Though frozen water lines can occur in older hydrants during cold snaps, most hydrants remain operable, and having a path and a 3-foot ring dug out around them can be a big help for first responders.
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Christopher Derose, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The researchers built a solution that works for private homes by turning to hydrants.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
When the fire reignited a week later, there was neither enough water in the hydrants nor enough firefighters on hand.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
The suits contend that part of the reason for the dry hydrants is that the LADWP’s 117-million-gallon reservoir in Pacific Palisades had been empty for nearly a year, awaiting repairs.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Although hydrants aren't specifically mentioned in city ordinance, the Department of Public Works strongly encourages residents to clear hydrants near their property as well, so firefighters can still access them.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 1 Dec. 2025
The serum blends powerful hydrants with pore-limiting ingredients for a gentle formula that helps deliver glass skin, even to those struggling with breakouts or uneven skin texture.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Many hydrants failed to dispense water.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Former town employee John Nikoloff, a former working foreman for the municipal water company, said the town typically flushes hydrants twice a year, in the spring and again in the fall.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Christopher Derose, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The researchers built a solution that works for private homes by turning to hydrants.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
When the fire reignited a week later, there was neither enough water in the hydrants nor enough firefighters on hand.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
The suits contend that part of the reason for the dry hydrants is that the LADWP’s 117-million-gallon reservoir in Pacific Palisades had been empty for nearly a year, awaiting repairs.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Although hydrants aren't specifically mentioned in city ordinance, the Department of Public Works strongly encourages residents to clear hydrants near their property as well, so firefighters can still access them.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 1 Dec. 2025
The serum blends powerful hydrants with pore-limiting ingredients for a gentle formula that helps deliver glass skin, even to those struggling with breakouts or uneven skin texture.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Many hydrants failed to dispense water.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Former town employee John Nikoloff, a former working foreman for the municipal water company, said the town typically flushes hydrants twice a year, in the spring and again in the fall.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrants
Noun
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Phillips said the latest State Farm data, which was released last month, showed the average claim cost for ice dams or frozen pipes exceeded $30,000.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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Other than Arturs Silovs, who was sensational between the pipes, and a spirited performance from rookie Ben Kindel, the Penguins produced an utter no-show against a surging Ottawa team.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The two leaders were former allies who later became embroiled in bruising political disputes, deepening divisions in one of Asia's most unwieldy democracies.—
JIM GOMEZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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The incident took place on the third floor bridge linking City Hall and City Hall East, which is currently displaying an exhibit of prominent Black women community leaders, according to Price spokesperson Angelina Valencia-Dumarot.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are two title poems, the first one only nine lines, the other seven whole pages.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Logistics and problem-solving will be no exception, so be sure to read between the lines.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Hydrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrants. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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