faucets

noun

plural of faucet
as in valves
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid don't forget to turn off the faucet

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Recent Examples of faucets His mornings begin by turning on the faucets to see if water is running. — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Winterize your faucets by removing and draining your garden hoses, turning off the water source to the outdoor faucet, and draining any remaining water. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Letting faucets run for a few minutes should bleed out the air. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026 Stainless steel is a popular material used in the home, from sinks and faucets to refrigerators and kitchen ranges. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 The program provides basic repair services for issues such as leaky faucets, light switches, or even just changing a light bulb. — Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Faucets and Drains For water stains around faucets and drains, use the all-purpose apple cider vinegar cleaner to wipe them away. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026 Guest rooms are also outfitted with low-flow faucets and showerheads aimed at water reduction. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Regularly check around toilets, sinks, and outdoor faucets for signs of leaks. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faucets
valves
Noun
  • During that incident, hackers gained access to a digital system which remotely controls one of the dam’s valves and opened it to increase the water flow.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Robots had 30 minutes to identify hazardous substances, locate and shut off three open valves of different types, spot a fire, and then find a fire extinguisher to put it out.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of valves

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“Faucets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucets. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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