valve

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

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Recent Examples of valve Nolte underwent an aortic valve replacement at The University of Kansas Hospital on March 6, 2019, the lawsuit says. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 This includes the rubber gasket, valves, and sliding pieces. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026 State officials say Sinclair is implementing new safeguards, including requiring two employees to manually switch valves and follow a verification checklist. Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026 The company also implemented a system requiring two people to verify proper valve opening and closing and to use a checklist. Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for valve
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Noun
  • And the flood gates went from there.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Butterflies zigzagging around the gates, the sound of water tumbling down the mountainside, cutting through the greenery.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Also on tap are six of the Symphony’s popular film-and-live orchestra concerts, plus Pop Series tributes to the likes of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, Jimmy Buffet, Whitney Houston and Bugs Bunny.
    Dan Kelly March 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Ask Maps taps into your Google Maps search and save history to provide personalized responses.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Levers, stopcocks, switches and buttons sent decisions back out.
    The Economist, The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019
Noun
  • The shutter speed, meanwhile, controls how long the faucet is open.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
  • These natural gems give a glimpse into the Floridan aquifer, a system of porous limestone that forms underground caves and rivers, pushing water up through vents and ultimately flowing into the faucets of millions of Sunshine State residents.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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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 18 Mar. 2026.

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