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
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.
—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
Firefighters lost water pressure from hydrants high in the hills, frustrating their efforts to combat the blaze.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 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
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
Firefighters lost water pressure from hydrants high in the hills, frustrating their efforts to combat the blaze.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 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
Noun
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Common sources include heaters, ovens, fireplaces, water heaters, broken pipes, grills, and generators.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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Traditional nuclear plants typically rely on large external pipes to connect these systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Noun
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After the official signing of the 14-point peace plan between the United States and Iran, world leaders have welcomed the diplomatic efforts.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Tech executives and other business leaders oppose the idea and have threatened to move to other states.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Production was structured along radically independent lines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Modern bed skirts are tailored and pleated with clean lines.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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“Hydrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrants. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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