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Recent Examples of valves
These include not releasing until the pressure isn’t a problem and easy-release steam valves.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The technology could enable the creation of reconfigurable grippers for delicate multi-object manipulation and temperature-tunable valves for fluid control.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Sea water flowing into the tanks is controlled with inlet valves and will vary based on the needs of the experiment.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The fuel, according to Top Tier, is intended to keep engines cleaner by reducing deposit buildup on injectors and intake valves.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2026
Broken sprinkler heads and leaking valves can waste thousands of gallons.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Holly Thompson, a nurse practitioner with the Heart Failure and Transplant Program at Children's Minnesota, said William had complex congenital heart disease affecting the valves, chambers and major vessels of his heart.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
However, the Orion spacecraft experienced issues with helium valves on Orion’s propulsion system, which helps the crew navigate in space.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
It is designed to open doors, operate valves, press buttons, and collect samples.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The technology could enable the creation of reconfigurable grippers for delicate multi-object manipulation and temperature-tunable valves for fluid control.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Sea water flowing into the tanks is controlled with inlet valves and will vary based on the needs of the experiment.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The fuel, according to Top Tier, is intended to keep engines cleaner by reducing deposit buildup on injectors and intake valves.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2026
Broken sprinkler heads and leaking valves can waste thousands of gallons.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Holly Thompson, a nurse practitioner with the Heart Failure and Transplant Program at Children's Minnesota, said William had complex congenital heart disease affecting the valves, chambers and major vessels of his heart.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
However, the Orion spacecraft experienced issues with helium valves on Orion’s propulsion system, which helps the crew navigate in space.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
It is designed to open doors, operate valves, press buttons, and collect samples.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valves
Noun
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Still, the advisory taps into growing anxiety around kids’ screen time.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
20 May 2026
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The program includes taps, raising of the flag, the national anthem, prayers, reading of names of past veterans.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The two ambled around the metal gates that keep out the people who don’t belong in the official areas, circled around the paved walkway and made their way toward the Aronimink clubhouse.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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And that opened the gates, man.—
Charles Moss,
SPIN,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Legionella can grow and spread in devices such as hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks, complex plumbing systems, showerheads, sink faucets and decorative fountains, according to the California Department of Public Health.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Your toothbrush and high-touch areas like faucets and doorknobs should be cleaned daily.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
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“Valves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valves. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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