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Recent Examples of commode
Christina Koch eventually saved the day, fixing a jammed part on the commode.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
The one commode in it was shielded from sight only by wooden shutters, which swung on double-action spring hinges, like saloon doors, and had to be latched shut with a hook on a swivel.
—Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Shield the commode from the view of the hallway or adjacent room by placing the vanity in between.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Many have commode sinks and brass faucets, standalone tubs and showers set within an industrial-chic frame.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
The one commode in it was shielded from sight only by wooden shutters, which swung on double-action spring hinges, like saloon doors, and had to be latched shut with a hook on a swivel.
—Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Shield the commode from the view of the hallway or adjacent room by placing the vanity in between.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Many have commode sinks and brass faucets, standalone tubs and showers set within an industrial-chic frame.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commode
Noun
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Her initial idea was to focus on the group's Right to Pee campaign, which advocates for safe, clean and free public toilets.—
Neha Bhatt,
NPR,
13 June 2026
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At the final whistle and for the next seven minutes, the city saw a water-use spike equal to 368,697 toilet flushes.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Flight attendants say timing is everything, and the difference between a smooth trip to the lavatory and a frustrating standoff with a beverage cart often comes down to a few key moments during the flight.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The seat belt sign just clicked off, your coffee is catching up with you and the lavatory at the front of the cabin already has two people waiting outside it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Noun
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There are family-style rooms with bunk beds, suites with larger seating areas, single-bed rooms with window benches, A-frame lodges with sunken living spaces, and Blue Lagoon skincare and haircare in all of the bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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This single-story house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Of the four bedrooms, two have their own en suite bathrooms, while the two remaining share a sizable double-sink washroom with a spacious shower.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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Budget and Classic classes share a toilet and two additional basin-only washrooms located at the end of each car.—
Emily Manthei,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Those living on the street can use the mission to send and receive mail, take a shower, use the restroom and get food, with anywhere from 500 to 1,000 people showing up for each meal.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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In one study, researchers placed petri dishes beneath restroom air dryers and found as many as 60 bacterial colonies after just 30 seconds of exposure.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Noun
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This would allow Chicago to buy and renovate the terminal using property tax money put in a special pot for economic development.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Both shabu shabu and chankonabe are Japanese hot-pot-style meals, where everybody eats from a common pot on the table.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Move The Bird Bath or Bird Feeder This may seem obvious, but if your bird bath or bird feeder is close to the porch, your home is a good landing spot for birds to enjoy.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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For the bath itself, Matic offered a specific recipe.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The latrines were right next to the food.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the corner were two roofless latrines—one with the toilet and the other with a tap, bucket and footstool for bathing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Commode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commode. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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