Thesaurus results for VALVE

valve

noun

ˈvalv

Definition of valve

as in gate

a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid a hot water valve

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Recent Examples of valve The May 6 attempt was scrubbed two hours before liftoff because of valve on ULA’s upper Centaur stage that teams continue to investigate. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 Vacancy turnover, apartment improvements and reinvestment provided another valve. — Shimon Shkury, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Visitors with a valid California Campfire Permit may continue using portable gas or propane stoves, lanterns and similar devices equipped with a shut-off valve if they are operated at least 3 feet from combustible materials. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 Sporting an all-new powertrain with a desmodromic system that offers precise valve control and high valvetrain speeds, this baby makes 44 hp at 12,500 RPM and redlines at 15,000 RPM. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for valve

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The feels-like temperature was 103 degrees ahead of the match, prompting many men to go shirtless outside the gates and a few to dunk their heads in a reflecting pool by the main entrance.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Workers at the security gates were allowing attendees to bring in bottled water, and the fair also provided water refill stations and multiple locations to grab a free bottle.

— Mike Stunson, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of gate

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The bathroom division with Laufen started in 2014 and includes ceramics, faucets and accessories.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
This can include letting the faucet run until the water is cold before drinking, or running water continuously while washing fresh produce.

— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

Definition of faucet

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The story is told from Dah’s perspective, as Jocelyn—who displays a quasi-mystical rapport with fighting cocks—suffers an emotional breakdown, putting their business and their lives in danger.

— The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.

— Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 6 June 2023

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