Thesaurus results for VALVES

valves

noun

plural of valve

as in taps

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

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Recent Examples of valves His heart valves showed no signs of bacterial growth, but trace backflow was detected across one of his valves, a finding present in most people. — Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026 Advanced internal valves are specifically engineered to filter out high-frequency vibrations from coarse road surfaces. — New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026 The company is replacing the valves in all 12 crew module maneuvering thrusters, along with implementing measures to prevent erosion. — William Harwood, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Engineers also reconfigured the inflatable bladder to maintain the original air volume while eliminating chest layers and moved the carbon dioxide valves to the back. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Sepsis can lead to a number of different complications, and Woodhouse developed infective endocarditis — an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 Pipeline length is reduced by about 31 percent, while the number of process valves falls by about 25 percent. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 Nipples, valves, and small accessories still need to be washed, sterilized, dried, and prepared for the next feed. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 The plant also failed to keep records of inspections and tests of the aqua ammonia tank and associated piping and valves, the citation said. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

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The gates blocking it, and the security checkpoints along its flanks, will dramatically limit the public’s desire to enter, and change the tenor and experience of a space that should feel porous and inclusive.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The parking lots are near KU football’s indoor practice facility, which is across from the entrance gates to the concert grounds.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

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Pull-down kitchen faucets, with a much lower $147 average selling price, have seen sales decline about 3%.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
In addition to sagging roofs and mold issues, buyers notice minor maintenance issues, including peeling paint, loose door handles, and dripping faucets, Ryan says.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026

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