faucets

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 Shampoo is particularly adept at cleaning chrome faucets and other chrome finishings where grease, streaks, and fingerprints are just waiting to be erased. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025 Fittings at each end are a standard three-quarter inch to work with any faucets around your home, as well as your favorite garden nozzles. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025 Stay away from water and plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, bathtubs, and faucets during a thunderstorm. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025 Visible Mineral Deposits One of the most obvious signs a home has hard water is a white or chalky residue that starts to form around showerheads, faucets, and other water-using appliances. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025 Now is an extremely dangerous time to turn off the faucets. Eileen Espejo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025 Frequently touched surfaces such as metal doorknobs, sink faucets, and plastic toys are common objects. Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025 Germs are often found on surfaces touched regularly, including door knobs, sink faucets, and plastic toys. Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025 Residents are advised to take several steps, including removing aerators and screens from faucets, setting water-softening devices to bypass mode, and flushing both outside and indoor plumbing. William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025

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“Faucets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucets. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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