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Recent Examples of valve
Gilbertsen advises that if the gas fireplace was serviced before the heating season, DIY maintenance should include wiping the glass clean, making sure the gas valve is open, testing the pilot flame, and clearing the area around it.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Subsequent fuel valve issues caused several delays before Boeing demonstrated in 2022 that the Starliner could successfully dock at the ISS and return to Earth.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Having successfully addressed the high water levels, staff attempted to close the valve the following day.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Liquid hydrogen fuel leaked from the rocket, and one of the capsule’s valves malfunctioned.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Subsequent fuel valve issues caused several delays before Boeing demonstrated in 2022 that the Starliner could successfully dock at the ISS and return to Earth.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Having successfully addressed the high water levels, staff attempted to close the valve the following day.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Liquid hydrogen fuel leaked from the rocket, and one of the capsule’s valves malfunctioned.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valve
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Abandoned at the airport with nothing but a leash and a lot of confusion, a young goldendoodle has landed somewhere better than any arrival gate — on the couch of the officer who rescued him.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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And, the ‘walk and lock’ lift gate locks and closes once everyone has walked away.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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To mark the occasion, a west coast IPA named Hop on MUNI was flowing from the tap.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The 31st season of MLS kicks off on Saturday, with a veritable blockbuster on tap between reigning MLS Cup champion Inter Miami and LAFC.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Levers, stopcocks, switches and buttons sent decisions back out.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
18 Dec. 2019
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By the coffee station is a faucet that immediately dispenses either ice-cold or boiling water—a feature all hotels should adopt immediately.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Once water flows steadily from each faucet, close them.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 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
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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 25 Feb. 2026.
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