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Recent Examples of outhouse
One of their aspirations was to stumble on the flattened traces of an outhouse, with feces and trash.
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Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Experts think waste from the toilet funneled into an underground holding chamber, similar to those used in outhouses or portable toilets.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
In just one week, our group alongside community partners, painted an elementary school, mixed cement for outhouses and wells in villages, and assembled and delivered water filters to homes.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
These bathrooms were basically outhouses — and they were lined up side-to-side.
—Araceli Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
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Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Experts think waste from the toilet funneled into an underground holding chamber, similar to those used in outhouses or portable toilets.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
In just one week, our group alongside community partners, painted an elementary school, mixed cement for outhouses and wells in villages, and assembled and delivered water filters to homes.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
These bathrooms were basically outhouses — and they were lined up side-to-side.
—Araceli Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outhouse
Noun
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In the time of the Founding Fathers the privy was also known as the necessary, being so instrumental to every person.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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The upside for the league is that major transfers are not just the privy of a select few clubs.—
Peter Rutzler,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
Noun
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Other highlights include the nine-foot-plus height for the tray ceiling, a walk-in closet with a skylight, and a primary bath that includes a soaking tub, separate large shower, dual sink vanity, and a private room for the commode.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Here there is a dual sink vanity with a marble counter, a jetted tub, and separate room for a large tiled shower and the commode.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The inmates escaped in the early morning hours of May 16, ripping out a toilet and sink unit and going through a hole in the wall, officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The 11-second video swivels the viewer through a house, past a tiny man in a suit, and into a bathroom, where a man's menacing head launches out from the drain of the toilet and vamps for the implied camera.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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After simmering in a pot for about 30 minutes, tiny creole potatoes are added and cooked until soft, and until the chicken is tender enough to pull apart with a fork.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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Put the rice in a pot, and fill it with cold water to cover it just barely.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The camps were surrounded by open-pit latrines, and the smell of sewage was overpowering; children lay around with flies on them.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Through partners, 150 twin latrine units and handwashing facilities will be installed in Mandalay town to further improve sanitation services.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Navy Exchange opened up early so families could use the bathrooms.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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For extra space to spread out and bay views, opt to stay in one of the seven Siro Suites, each with a separate bedroom, a large living space, a small balcony, and a large bathroom with a tub.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Remove all but 3 tablespoons of the fat from the pan and save for another use (see tip).—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Tilt the pan and spoon off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat and discard.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
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“Outhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outhouse. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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