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Recent Examples of valve
Nearly an hour after the odor was detected, an energy technician arrived at the facility and identified a leak on a meter set valve in the basement boiler room, according to the report.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Up against one of the game’s best servers, the 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, Świątek’s lack of a release valve in tight moments and access to free points in more neutral ones led to a 7-5, 6-1 quarterfinal defeat.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
To locate the pilot light, look at the bottom of the water heater below the gas line valve.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Masks featuring a valve are great for protecting the wearer and can be more comfortable for prolonged periods.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Up against one of the game’s best servers, the 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, Świątek’s lack of a release valve in tight moments and access to free points in more neutral ones led to a 7-5, 6-1 quarterfinal defeat.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
To locate the pilot light, look at the bottom of the water heater below the gas line valve.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Masks featuring a valve are great for protecting the wearer and can be more comfortable for prolonged periods.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valve
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On school days, Vonn tackled 400 slalom gates a day and doubled that on the weekends, riding the rope tow to the top of Buck Hill long into the night.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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New gates into some of the parks, building out the UAE park, which is an incredible initiative that Bob launched with Josh.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Surrounded by filth, the 55-year-old twists his plastic taps regularly, hoping for relief.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Use it in an upward motion with light taps underneath to loosen and release the weight.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 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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Many have outdoor soaking tubs with hot and cold handles, and then a special faucet that delivers water directly from the hot springs for an ultra-private soak.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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The disaster has destabilized local utilities that for generations quietly kept faucets flowing in Altadena.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 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 5 Feb. 2026.
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