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
The coverage also included a report on how Altadena residents battled to save their own homes from flames; an overview of the Palisades fire’s massive scale; and an investigation into why hydrants ran dry as firefighters battled the deadly fires.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Firefighters were forced to try to connect to city hydrants instead.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Fires in areas without hydrants require a substantial amount of personnel, apparatus, and coordination.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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
Keep hydrants clear so FDNY members can quickly get water on a fire.
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Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Water storage ran out and hydrants went dry.
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David Marston,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
Water hydrants were left depleted during the emergency as well, which officials attribute to the high demand for water.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Firefighters were forced to try to connect to city hydrants instead.
—
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Fires in areas without hydrants require a substantial amount of personnel, apparatus, and coordination.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
Keep hydrants clear so FDNY members can quickly get water on a fire.
—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Water storage ran out and hydrants went dry.
—
David Marston,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
Water hydrants were left depleted during the emergency as well, which officials attribute to the high demand for water.
—
City News Service,
Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrants
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Its tendency to rapidly reproduce, forming dense colonies on underwater surfaces, can clog pipes, pumps and critical water infrastructure while disrupting local ecosystems.
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Because Paris’ existing sewers, built during Haussmann’s 19th-century modernization of the city, combine rainwater and wastewater in the same pipes, heavy rain has always sent the overflow straight into the river.
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In response to what state leaders describe as threats from the federal government, the Minnesota Department of Human Services began the major task of revalidating 5,472 providers across various service programs deemed at high risk for fraud.
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This disconnect stems from a lack of psychological safety, where leaders fear speaking up or challenging ideas.
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Allen also recommends avoiding light grout lines at all costs to prevent a stark contrast.
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Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department.
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“Hydrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrants. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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