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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petcocks
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The work involved replacing huge concrete pipes that are 36 inches wide and replacing three large valves that can cost as much as $200,000 each.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026 -
Spit valves full, chops spent, the band finished their set, and the patrons, ears ringing, set out into the night.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2026
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Single-use plastics were eliminated in 2022, and numerous energy efficiency initiatives are in place, including low-flow faucets and showerheads, waste reduction and recycling programs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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With this in mind, Fireclay recently launched the Foundry Collection, which offers the Pebble and Groove handle options for both faucets and showers.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Central Arizona cities have kept the taps flowing to residents without restrictions, even as a 30-year drought deepens on the Colorado River.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Highlights include a military parade, flyover by the Salute Formation Flying Team, military review by the Academy’s Corps of Cadets, wreath presentation and the playing of taps.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Petcocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petcocks. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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