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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopcocks
valves
Noun
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Pumping efficiency declines, arteries are less flexible, valves often show significant wear, and irregular rhythms are more frequent.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025 -
Meanwhile, a two-phase flow of water and air simulates the liquid hydrogen propellant flowing through the reactor, turbo pumps, actuated valves, and flow, pressure, and temperature sensors.—
David Szondy
September 10,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Stopcocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopcocks. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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