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Recent Examples of faucets
Run faucets in every sink and shower once a week to prevent this problem.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.
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Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Fix leaky faucets and remove sources of standing water.
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Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
Start by applying the solution directly to the hard water stain on glass, tile, or faucets.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
Nearby, a sleek white kitchen offers generous counter space and a central island fitted with an oversized sink and not one but two faucets.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths and faucets.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
Legionella can grow and spread in devices such as hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks, complex plumbing systems, showerheads, sink faucets and decorative fountains, according to the California Department of Public Health.
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Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Now is an extremely dangerous time to turn off the faucets.
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Eileen Espejo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.
—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Fix leaky faucets and remove sources of standing water.
—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
Start by applying the solution directly to the hard water stain on glass, tile, or faucets.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
Nearby, a sleek white kitchen offers generous counter space and a central island fitted with an oversized sink and not one but two faucets.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths and faucets.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
Legionella can grow and spread in devices such as hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks, complex plumbing systems, showerheads, sink faucets and decorative fountains, according to the California Department of Public Health.
—
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Now is an extremely dangerous time to turn off the faucets.
—
Eileen Espejo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faucets
valves
Noun
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The utility said around noon that crews are in the process of locating valves to get water pumping again, but repairs might take 12-16 hours.
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Their hearts don’t squeeze or relax properly, or their valves on the left side of the heart have problems, causing a backup of blood that raises pressure in the lungs.
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“Faucets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucets. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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