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valve

noun

ˈvalv

Definition of valve

as in gate

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

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Recent Examples of valve Bab el-Mandeb has worked as a pressure release valve since the start of the Iran war, with more tankers transiting through it with the Strait of Hormuz under threat. — Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026 Arlene, who works several jobs, including as a water-treatment-plant operator, suspected the Kingdom had tampered with the shut-off valve to illegally access the municipal water supply. — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 Before Getting Started First things first, remember to turn off the water supply by shutting off the valve that’s found behind the toilet. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 Utilities use them to trip the opening or closing of valves when water levels reach a certain threshold or to dispense precise amounts of chlorine in the treatment process. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for valve

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Instead, a camera from Clear, the facial recognition company, scanned my face and the gate opened.

— Andrew Zucker, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
Disney pulled a series of strategic levers to get people through their park gates at a time when many are being choosy about how to spend their dollars, according to industry analysts.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

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Automatic models connect to a sink faucet via a quick-connect adapter and handle the wash cycle on their own.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026
The program provides basic repair services for issues such as leaky faucets, light switches, or even just changing a light bulb.

— Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

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