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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
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And each time, a different one made it into the toilet.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Although the bathrooms are divided by gender — and marked with Basquiat-style dinosaur imagery — on the nights when Simon Says takes over the Spotlight, those designations are ignored, and the toilets become unisex.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The 70-year-old described herself as a former hippie who began smoking pot in 1969.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2025
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Step 2 To a small nonreactive pot, add ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons of water and bring to a boil.—
Adam and Toby Diltz,
Saveur,
1 May 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
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Prefabricated buildings erected in the underground caverns housed sleeping quarters, latrines, laboratories, a mess hall, laundry and gym.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The pumping location cannot be a bathroom, and it must be shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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This parsley and rosemary scent is suitable across all rooms and occasions—bathroom, kitchen, even body.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Drip tray Many electric grills have a drip tray or pan that catches the grease and fat that cooks off from your food.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Spread the pieces out in a single layer and sear over medium-low heat for about four minutes per side, or until the surface is golden and releases from the pan easily.—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Outhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outhouse. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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