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valve

noun

ˈvalv

Definition of 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 The 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack, in which ransomware seized monitoring and billing systems connected to physical valves and meters, is one recent example. — Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Install automatic shutoff valves that stop the water supply if a leak is detected. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 July 2026 This is thanks to the thermostatic mixing valve’s automatic temperature regulation that can be set beforehand. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 Instead, shut off your home’s main water supply and arrange to have the old, faulty valve replaced. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for valve

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If cruising the coastline (on two or four wheels) is on your wish list, cars can access the private 17-Mile Drive via multiple gates.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
At the gates into Ceuta, Moroccan authorities had deployed water cannon trucks and pushed people back.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

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Other simple upgrades, like installing low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators, can reduce water consumption, while insulating exposed hot water pipes helps keep water warmer for longer and improves efficiency.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
Even better, the rotating spout drains excess water straight back into the sink, so your cleaning tools dry faster, and your countertops stay free of those grimy little puddles that always seem to collect around the faucet.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

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