as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
we were directed to the toilets in the church basement
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
the princess required at least a dozen maids to toilet her for formal occasions
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Recent Examples of toilet
Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 4 June 2026
King Campground is substantially larger, with 77 sites versus Queen’s 34, but both have electric and non-electric sites, tent-only sites, potable water, and bathhouses with showers and flush toilets.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026
cleveland, 29 Oct. 2021
This has front to back adjustability for the perfect seat to toilet bowl fit.
—Tim Kohut, BGR, 29 June 2021
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Noun
Though Toto’s smart toilet division is in trouble — it was forced to halt new orders in April thanks to ongoing material shortages — investors took the AI bait anyway, sending company shares soaring by 18 percent in May.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 4 June 2026
King Campground is substantially larger, with 77 sites versus Queen’s 34, but both have electric and non-electric sites, tent-only sites, potable water, and bathhouses with showers and flush toilets.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026
Verb
Officers found a group of college students toilet papering their coach’s house.
—cleveland, 29 Oct. 2021
This has front to back adjustability for the perfect seat to toilet bowl fit.
—Tim Kohut, BGR, 29 June 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toilet
Noun
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This two-story house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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But most impressive of all is the spa-grade bathroom, featuring a shower that could fit five with room to spare.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Verb
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After a sweet introduction from longtime friend and storied industry producer/musician Don Was, who talked about late-night visits to a Nashville Shoney's with the country icon, a humble Brooks, clad in his usual uniform of jeans and cowboy hat, walked the small stage holding a microphone.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The brilliant reds and gold of the willows and poplars and the bright yellows and pale greens of frostbitten underbrush stood out against the backdrop of the mountain slopes, which were clad in the darker green of spruce and pine and topped with a fall of snow from the last few nights.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 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
Verb
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Toss it in your carry-on for a seamless airport quick change before sightseeing, or dress it up with the nice pants and skirts in your travel wardrobe rotation.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Dream person to dress, dead or alive?—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The show also figured out better than any show in recent memory how to adapt itself for a TV broadcast, with the kitties, as costumed by Tony winner Qween Jean, flitted all over the Radio City Musical Hall in New York, this year’s venue for the ceremony.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Mance went on to praise his stars Paul Anthony Kelly (who played Kennedy) and Sarah Pidgeon (who played Bessette) for their endless willingness to participate in the costuming process.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
Verb
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For her walk down the aisle, Harriet wore a floor-length Emilia Wickstead gown with a long train and lace overlay.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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The Adidas campaign star wore a brown halter gown by the American designer with a plunging neckline that landed at Mendes’ waist, augmented by a gold hardware embellishment.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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“Toilet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toilet. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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