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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopcocks
valves
Noun
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This reaction, however, produces heat, which can be controlled through adding chemical inhibitors or utilizing release valves, chemists say.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026 -
The condition occurs when the valves in the legs don’t function properly, causing blood to pool in the veins.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 May 2026
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“Stopcocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopcocks. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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