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Recent Examples of valves
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.
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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
Teams have since replaced valves on the ground equipment as well as switching out a filter that caused issues last week during a check of those fixes, with NASA managers hoping the fueling operations don’t serve up a similar headache.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Low-pressure steam had previously been used to clean valves, according to engineering and safety firm EDT.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Liquid hydrogen fuel leaked from the rocket, and one of the capsule’s valves malfunctioned.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
The dishwasher can warp or damage the rubber seal on the cover as well as damage the valves and vents that the lid uses when cooking.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Over the past 20 years, Wright has co-invented several technologies related to surgical heart valves, working with his team to develop new ideas aimed at improving valve durability through advanced tissue technologies.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Electronics in the 1940s were based on radio valves, also called vacuum tubes.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
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
Teams have since replaced valves on the ground equipment as well as switching out a filter that caused issues last week during a check of those fixes, with NASA managers hoping the fueling operations don’t serve up a similar headache.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Low-pressure steam had previously been used to clean valves, according to engineering and safety firm EDT.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Liquid hydrogen fuel leaked from the rocket, and one of the capsule’s valves malfunctioned.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
The dishwasher can warp or damage the rubber seal on the cover as well as damage the valves and vents that the lid uses when cooking.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Over the past 20 years, Wright has co-invented several technologies related to surgical heart valves, working with his team to develop new ideas aimed at improving valve durability through advanced tissue technologies.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Electronics in the 1940s were based on radio valves, also called vacuum tubes.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valves
Noun
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What piles up now melts gradually through spring and summer, feeding rivers, farms, and household taps long after the clouds clear.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The director reveals the storyline taps into his own childhood.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The accident renewed the debate over crossing safety and led to some experimentation in placing impassible barriers at crossings instead of gates.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Outside of your hotel gates, a whole world awaits, full of people with a deep pride for their land and traditions.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Drains, Faucets, and Hardware Tight corners around drains and faucets are susceptible to gunk buildup, thanks to a combination of soap scum, hair, and grime.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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Fortune Brands Innovations — The stock added about 2% after The Wall Street Journal reported that investor Ed Garden built a stake in the maker of Moen faucets and Master Lock padlocks, seeking to replace the company's incoming CEO.—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Valves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valves. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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