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Recent Examples of commode
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule does have a commode designed for use in microgravity, but astronauts also sometimes wear special undergarments.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
The Associated Press reported this week that a second man, Michael Jones, has been convicted for his role in the burglary of the 215-pound gilded commode, which authorities have yet to recover.
Jones, 39, was found guilty of burglary in the Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday, according to the AP.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, snakes slithering into commodes is not uncommon.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
One technique involved emptying the water from the toilets in their cells, then shouting through the commode, where they could be heard by other inmates.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
The Associated Press reported this week that a second man, Michael Jones, has been convicted for his role in the burglary of the 215-pound gilded commode, which authorities have yet to recover.
Jones, 39, was found guilty of burglary in the Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday, according to the AP.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, snakes slithering into commodes is not uncommon.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
One technique involved emptying the water from the toilets in their cells, then shouting through the commode, where they could be heard by other inmates.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commode
Noun
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After dinner, Mark quickly left after the toilet overflowed due to Epcot's constant use throughout the day.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The guy got eaten by a T. rex while hiding on the toilet?—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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No waste receptacles provided near the handwashing lavatories.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
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Of course, there are the obvious times when the lavatory is off-limits (during takeoff and landing, and when the seatbelt sign is on), but when is the best time to use the bathroom on a plane?—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Noun
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First there’s the commute itself, then, dealing with lugging all of my stuff out to the sand, and the less than pleasant bathrooms… not to mention the overpriced boardwalk food.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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When Conrad walks through the kitchen, leaking blood after a surfing accident, Belly follows him to the bathroom and insists on cleaning the wound.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Freud’s alone in his train compartment when a sudden jolt swings open the door to the adjoining washroom, revealing an elderly man in a dressing gown and traveling cap standing on the threshold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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The men’s washroom has a toilet and a urinal on one wall with a sink between them.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
Noun
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For example, the company decided in January to reverse its open-door policy, meaning only paying customers were allowed to use its restrooms.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The city had just gone toe-to-toe with state lawmakers over Charlotte’s nondiscrimination ordinance, which allowed transgender people to use public restrooms that aligned with their gender identity.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In a stock pot or Dutch oven, combine cucumbers, peppers, and onion with cauliflower.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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Large petunias may require daily watering, or even twice daily in hot weather, especially when planted in pots or hanging baskets.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Birdbath owners should be sure to rinse the baths thoroughly to make sure the bleach is gone after washing.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The primary suite boasts amenities such as a luxurious spa-like bath, a boudoir, and a home gym.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The campsite included pit latrines and a dumpster, but no running water.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Instead, worker ants who are on latrine duty collect the poop and carry it to the toilet chamber, which is located far away from other parts of the nest.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
14 June 2025
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“Commode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commode. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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