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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petcocks
Noun
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Once back at the VAB, engineers will need to partially disassemble it to inspect things like filters, valves, and connection plates to find the problem.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026 -
Water in the tunnel came from the reservoir behind New Bullards Bar Dam, but was introduced through a series of valves that allowed the tunnel to fill without opening the full reservoir, which was not damaged.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Drains, Faucets, and Hardware Tight corners around drains and faucets are susceptible to gunk buildup, thanks to a combination of soap scum, hair, and grime.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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Fortune Brands Innovations — The stock added about 2% after The Wall Street Journal reported that investor Ed Garden built a stake in the maker of Moen faucets and Master Lock padlocks, seeking to replace the company's incoming CEO.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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What piles up now melts gradually through spring and summer, feeding rivers, farms, and household taps long after the clouds clear.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The director reveals the storyline taps into his own childhood.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Petcocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petcocks. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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