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The method also enables the placement of dense computational points in critical areas, such as the tire-road contact or the closure of heart valve leaflets.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Four received cardiovascular tissue transplants that can replace valves and vessels in patients with congenital heart defects or heart disease.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
When the plot’s pressure valve finally appears ready to blow, Lurker pivots for an intriguing third-act switch-up.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
Opening a valve at the wrong time and letting just one wrong molecule inside could mean an entire batch is lost, Fujifilm's Petersen said.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Four received cardiovascular tissue transplants that can replace valves and vessels in patients with congenital heart defects or heart disease.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
When the plot’s pressure valve finally appears ready to blow, Lurker pivots for an intriguing third-act switch-up.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
Opening a valve at the wrong time and letting just one wrong molecule inside could mean an entire batch is lost, Fujifilm's Petersen said.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valve
Noun
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The request also came on the same day a man drove a car into the gates of an FBI building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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He was treated to a royal carriage ride through the Windsor Estate but with a twist—for security reasons the cast iron gates were kept firmly shut amid a major security operation.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There will be digital bar crawl map, entertainment and beer on tap at participating bars.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Try not to use excessive amounts of water, since aircrafts only have a limited supply onboard and running taps can waste it.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Levers, stopcocks, switches and buttons sent decisions back out.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
18 Dec. 2019
Noun
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Even around the house, a video can show how to tighten a faucet.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The faucet is by Newport Brass.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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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
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The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.—
Matthew Gavin Frank,
Harper's Magazine,
6 June 2023
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“Valve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valve. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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