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Recent Examples of spigot
Then this month, the spigot of moisture largely shut off in the Northwest.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 28 Jan. 2026
When freezing weather is coming, turn off water to outside spigots and drain all water from the line.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Cover outdoor spigots Before the temperature drops below freezing, open outdoor spigots briefly to drain residual water.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Outdoor water spigots Outdoor water spigots attached to the home should be opened to drain water out and then covered before the temperature drops below 32 degrees.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 28 Jan. 2026
When freezing weather is coming, turn off water to outside spigots and drain all water from the line.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Cover outdoor spigots Before the temperature drops below freezing, open outdoor spigots briefly to drain residual water.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Outdoor water spigots Outdoor water spigots attached to the home should be opened to drain water out and then covered before the temperature drops below 32 degrees.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spigot
valve
Noun
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Find the drain valve and connect the garden hose to it.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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Slowly twist the valve about a quarter turn at a time, waiting for 15 seconds between each turn.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Spigot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spigot. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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