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
  • Foard was seen pouring the soup he had been served into cell's the toilet, drinking the mixture and regurgitating it immediately, according to the complaint.
    James Powel, USA Today, 22 July 2025
  • Neuschwanstein featured many modern innovations, including flushing toilets, an internal telephone system and central heating, per the castle’s website.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • The 18-year-old asked her to go into the women’s restroom to get toilet paper for him, as there was none left in the men’s lavatory.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Maintenance workers broke into the bathroom wall but never fixed the wall, leaving a hole, McDonald said.
    PJ Green August 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Our current house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs.
    Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 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
  • Camping fees include WiFi, showers, restrooms, a laundry room and admission to Bedrock City and raptor flight shows.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
  • Take a break from the beach with lunch and shopping at Riverwalk Landing, which has shops, restaurants, restrooms, and ice cream.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • The sleek piece can sit comfortably inside pots and planters, and can also be anchored directly into the ground.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 25 July 2025
  • Doing things incrementally, however, has worked very well so far for an artist who once struggled to make pots and pans sounds on the computer, and who now creates hits.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • Drink plenty of liquids slowly to prevent vomiting Keep the skin away from direct and indirect sunlight If a fever develops, consider taking a cool bath.
    Katlein Franca, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
  • The Cottages are around 1,164 square feet, featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 baths.
    Brigitte Nowinski, Sacbee.com, 29 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 5 Aug. 2025.

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