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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 This distribution of travelers across the calendar acts as a pressure valve. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 The Sacramento Weir north of West Sacramento is the system’s last release valve. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Teams replaced an oxidizer valve and put the launch back on the calendar. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 Engineers also reconfigured the inflatable bladder to maintain the original air volume while eliminating chest layers and moved the carbon dioxide valves to the back. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for valve

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Players have to open three gates, but stay ahead of the Death Parade.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
The very fact that these models are believed to be capable of producing the code for a superbug — and that next time Anthropic may not be as successful in bringing down the gate in time — is worrisome right there.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

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Outdated Fixtures and Hardware Be on the lookout for now out-of-style fixtures such as brass-and-crystal light fixtures, old-fashioned (circa 1980) doorknobs and bath faucets, or cabinet pulls that belong in grandma’s kitchen, according to Ryan.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
About 70% of that is consumed indoors, covering everything from faucets and showers to toilets and appliances, according to the EPA.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

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