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Recent Examples of valve
Diodes act as one-way valves, blocking current from flowing back into the panels.
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Omar Kardoudi
april 05, New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
Flight controllers wanted to make sure there was an available water supply if another valve had issues.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The condition occurs when valves in certain veins do not function properly, causing blood to pool.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Overseas work is crucial to the Indian economy — a source of tens of billions of dollars in remittances annually and a release valve for a struggling domestic jobs market.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Omar Kardoudi
april 05, New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
Flight controllers wanted to make sure there was an available water supply if another valve had issues.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The condition occurs when valves in certain veins do not function properly, causing blood to pool.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Overseas work is crucial to the Indian economy — a source of tens of billions of dollars in remittances annually and a release valve for a struggling domestic jobs market.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valve
Noun
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There had just been a snowstorm and the plane wasn’t able to taxi all the way to the gate.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Built in 2021, the home sits behind a gate with over 1,700 feet of driveway, a private person’s dream.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Levers, stopcocks, switches and buttons sent decisions back out.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
18 Dec. 2019
Noun
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Trickle warm water through your faucets.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 2026
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Cleaning your faucet’s mesh filter, or aerator, improves water flow, saves energy, and ensures cleaner water.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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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 22 Apr. 2026.
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