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Recent Examples of faucets
Arguments on the phone, arguments face-to-face, faucets running, dishes getting piled on a rack to dry, TV reruns.
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Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
This attention to detail continues into the spacious bathrooms, with Waterworks faucets, blue granite countertops and tubs, and Antica Farmacista toiletries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Trickle warm water through your faucets.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
Stay away from water and plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, bathtubs, and faucets during a thunderstorm.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Ford recommends using a paper towel daily to wipe down counters, faucets, and sink basins.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Water testing in October 2017 showed possible contamination in the water faucets, Gross said.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Some faucets are too big, or the handle interferes with the wall behind the sink.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
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
Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
This attention to detail continues into the spacious bathrooms, with Waterworks faucets, blue granite countertops and tubs, and Antica Farmacista toiletries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Trickle warm water through your faucets.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
Stay away from water and plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, bathtubs, and faucets during a thunderstorm.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Ford recommends using a paper towel daily to wipe down counters, faucets, and sink basins.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Water testing in October 2017 showed possible contamination in the water faucets, Gross said.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Some faucets are too big, or the handle interferes with the wall behind the sink.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faucets
valves
Noun
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Sea water flowing into the tanks is controlled with inlet valves and will vary based on the needs of the experiment.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Broken sprinkler heads and leaking valves can waste thousands of gallons.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Faucets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucets. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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