commode

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for commode
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commode
Noun
  • Had the season continued on that toilet trajectory, Briles was going to be fired.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
  • Discounted towels, bath mats, hampers and even viral toilet seat/bidet attachments are aplenty while the Amazon Prime Day deals continue.
    Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Reclining seats, panoramic windows, a private lavatory, a cocktail bar, internet connectivity, and cabin control features are all envisioned.
    Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
  • Window seats in the front half of the plane are preferred for quicker boarding and deplaning, while spots near the galley or lavatory are best avoided.
    Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • More recently, Republican lawmakers banned transgender students from using school bathrooms that match their gender identity and banned gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
    Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
  • This aged brass hand-towel holder offers a subtle touch of quiet luxury that will elevate your bathroom without exceeding your budget.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Seems to me silence is golden in a public washroom, and privacy is the order of the day.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
  • The open center is ideal for looping through hand towels or lighter bath sheets and the hooks are available in light and dark finishes to easily assimilate with your washroom’s color palette.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • But our guide in Nuremburg, Germany, was clearly peeved when some cruise passengers (including us) asked to use the restrooms at the start of a long trek through Nuremberg’s Imperial Castle grounds.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
  • The project, which is expected to take about five years, includes restoring the Great Hall to its original appearance; expanding and relocating the café, shop and restrooms; and creating a space for public programming.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The most famous scene is when Anne Archer (playing Douglas' wife) discovers the family's pet bunny boiled in a pot.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 29 June 2025
  • Start new tomato, pepper and eggplant seedlings in small pots or cell packs in mid-July. 35.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • When taking a shower or bath, use a bathroom fan to remove heat and humidity from the house.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 July 2025
  • In a new study from the University of Oregon, scientists turned up the temperature to see which type of passive heat therapy packs the most health punch: hot baths, traditional saunas, or those fancy far-infrared saunas.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • The campsite included pit latrines and a dumpster, but no running water.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 June 2025
  • 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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