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Recent Examples of valves
Leaks from the top of the tank are likely caused by loose or defective valves.
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Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Close inside valves that control the water supply.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
The tent breaks down and stows away even more quickly, as several its multiple valves allow for fast deflation while also helping to prevent total failure in the case of a leak in one of the air frame segments.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Brass instruments can also freeze, leading to stuck valves and tuning slides.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Jan. 2026
Know how to shut off water valves, let faucets drip to prevent freezing.
—Matt Randolph, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The work involved replacing huge concrete pipes that are 36 inches wide and replacing three large valves that can cost as much as $200,000 each.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
Spit valves full, chops spent, the band finished their set, and the patrons, ears ringing, set out into the night.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Close inside valves that control the water supply.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
The tent breaks down and stows away even more quickly, as several its multiple valves allow for fast deflation while also helping to prevent total failure in the case of a leak in one of the air frame segments.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
Brass instruments can also freeze, leading to stuck valves and tuning slides.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Jan. 2026
Know how to shut off water valves, let faucets drip to prevent freezing.
—Matt Randolph, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The work involved replacing huge concrete pipes that are 36 inches wide and replacing three large valves that can cost as much as $200,000 each.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
Spit valves full, chops spent, the band finished their set, and the patrons, ears ringing, set out into the night.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valves
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Regardless, the hot-button topic of immigration enforcement taps into emotions and fear, said Daniel Lawrence, an associate professor at University of Wisconsin-Superior and a digital media theorist.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Or those such as in Flint, Michigan, who have long suffered from lead pipe contamination and harbor a deep distrust for what comes out of their taps.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Southwest is headquartered at Love Field and operates 18 of the airport’s 20 gates.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security did not respond to requests for comment on who the suspect was and whether ICE agents forced the apartment gates open, as police said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Keep your water faucets dripping, wrap your pipes in minimally heated areas with piping insulation, and leave doors open to allow heat to flow through your home.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Drip faucets correctly Set faucets to a small, steady drip rather than a stream to conserve water while preventing freezing.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Valves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valves. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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