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Recent Examples of valves
The sink valves were incorrectly connected, causing continuous pressure and risk of cross-contamination between the chemical dispenser and potable water.
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Most existing compression systems rely on large control boxes that regulate multiple valves.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Gulf facilities are now increasingly resorting to shut-ins, manually shutting valves to slow down the flow of petroleum.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Other duties include checking to make sure plant equipment is running correctly in case of an emergency – making sure valves close, water pumps are working, and electrical equipment can supply power.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
This includes the rubber gasket, valves, and sliding pieces.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
State officials say Sinclair is implementing new safeguards, including requiring two employees to manually switch valves and follow a verification checklist.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Workers installed protective booms to shield intake valves at major plants, especially the one that supplies much of Riyadh’s water.
—Michael Christopher Low, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
On Monday, council members discussed continuing needs at the water plant, including repairs to meters and valves and replacing media in filters.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Most existing compression systems rely on large control boxes that regulate multiple valves.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
Gulf facilities are now increasingly resorting to shut-ins, manually shutting valves to slow down the flow of petroleum.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Other duties include checking to make sure plant equipment is running correctly in case of an emergency – making sure valves close, water pumps are working, and electrical equipment can supply power.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
This includes the rubber gasket, valves, and sliding pieces.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
State officials say Sinclair is implementing new safeguards, including requiring two employees to manually switch valves and follow a verification checklist.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Workers installed protective booms to shield intake valves at major plants, especially the one that supplies much of Riyadh’s water.
—Michael Christopher Low, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
On Monday, council members discussed continuing needs at the water plant, including repairs to meters and valves and replacing media in filters.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valves
Noun
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Return your right hand to the floor and repeat on the other side (this time, left hand taps right shoulder).—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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But even as these programs help rural towns and cities incrementally fix and upgrade drinking water systems, Hoosiers like Hobbs and Davis still face discolored water running from their taps.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The cards will work with new fare gates and fare boxes being installed across the system.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The new security gates to curb fare evasion and improve safety (more than 80% of the crime at BART used to come from fare jumpers) were delayed for years due to budget inaction.—
Steve Glazer,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some faucets are too big, or the handle interferes with the wall behind the sink.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
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The pro explains that sinks, faucets, and mirrors collect water spots, toothpaste splatter, and fingerprints throughout the day.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Valves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valves. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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