valve

as in gate
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid a hot water valve

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Recent Examples of valve This includes the engine’s cylinder heads, valves, pistons, fuel system pipes, machine gun components, fuselage, the wings and the cockpit panel pieces, according to the BBC. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025 Separate inflation and deflation valves. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025 Additionally, drivers are advised to check tire pressure after tires have cooled, typically three hours after driving, then remove the valve stem cap and press the gauge to the system. Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025 Bronstein is good that way, giving the audience some pressure-relief valves. Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for valve
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Noun
  • Future efforts to meet its obligations may include selling certain aircraft, real estate and excess airport gate capacity, Spirit stated in SEC documents.
    Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Among all the items, the Glass Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup has become a standout item right out of the gate.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • How the ghost-tapping scam works Scammers use near-field communication (NFC) devices that mimic legitimate tap-to-pay systems.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Levers, stopcocks, switches and buttons sent decisions back out.
    The Economist, The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019
Noun
  • For external cleaning of your kitchen sink, Sandifer suggests using a disinfectant spray with a degreaser and a microfiber cloth to run over the faucet, handles, and surface area.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The departments are also installing filters on faucets and showers while testing continues.
    Mary LeBus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
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  • The story is told from Dah’s perspective, as Jocelyn—who displays a quasi-mystical rapport with fighting cocks—suffers an emotional breakdown, putting their business and their lives in danger.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
  • The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.
    Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 6 June 2023

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“Valve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valve. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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