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Recent Examples of valves
Gulf facilities are now increasingly resorting to shut-ins, manually shutting valves to slow down the flow of petroleum.
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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
Once back at the VAB, engineers will need to partially disassemble it to inspect things like filters, valves, and connection plates to find the problem.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Water in the tunnel came from the reservoir behind New Bullards Bar Dam, but was introduced through a series of valves that allowed the tunnel to fill without opening the full reservoir, which was not damaged.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Once back at the VAB, engineers will need to partially disassemble it to inspect things like filters, valves, and connection plates to find the problem.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Water in the tunnel came from the reservoir behind New Bullards Bar Dam, but was introduced through a series of valves that allowed the tunnel to fill without opening the full reservoir, which was not damaged.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valves
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Back then, its namesake group of painters showcased their watercolors at the Newlyn Art Gallery; today the Newlyn School of Art taps into that cultural heritage with one-day courses in experimental portraits, seascapes, and abstraction, all taught by local artists.—
Issy von Simson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Back in 1991, the Iraqi troops under Saddam Hussein deliberately opened the taps of a key Kuwaiti oil pipeline, spilling the crude into the Persian Gulf.—
Javier Blas,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2026
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Inbound flights were held on taxiways away from gates during the investigation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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While Mamdani spoke to reporters Monday morning at the mayoral residence, Gracie Mansion, Lang heckled from outside the gates.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These natural gems give a glimpse into the Floridan aquifer, a system of porous limestone that forms underground caves and rivers, pushing water up through vents and ultimately flowing into the faucets of millions of Sunshine State residents.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Legionella can spread through sink faucets, fountains, water heaters and plumbing systems.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Valves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valves. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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