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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopcocks
valves
Noun
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The sink valves were incorrectly connected, causing continuous pressure and risk of cross-contamination between the chemical dispenser and potable water.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026 -
Most existing compression systems rely on large control boxes that regulate multiple valves.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Stopcocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopcocks. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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