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
New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
Joining the crew is Past Lives star Greta Lee as Lilypad and Conan O’Brien, who is playing Smarty Pants, a talking toilet.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Feb. 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
Bothy campers can always set up a cheap pop-up privacy tent outside the trailer for the portable toilet and perhaps a shower system and can then fully enjoy a more spacious, comfortable room-on-the-road for three seasons' worth of camping.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
Joining the crew is Past Lives star Greta Lee as Lilypad and Conan O’Brien, who is playing Smarty Pants, a talking toilet.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Feb. 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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Completed in 2024, this 18,336-square-foot mansion boasts six bedrooms, 12 bathrooms and a flat, three-quarter-acre-plus lot.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The condominium features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Firelight stretched across the line of worshippers as most clutched small candles clad in a paper holder that donned a short message.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Any Milanese commuters not wearing fur coats were instead clad in wool coats extending past their knees.—
Amelia Arvesen,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
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Grosjean, who is a former teacher, would help the children of the families learn English and would oversee furnishing the restrooms of the houses provided to the refugee families.—
Anna Heqimi,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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The complex has restrooms and concessions, with a press box, observation deck and grandstand.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Actors who look more of the moment are Ayo Edebiri, Teyana Taylor and Jennifer Lawrence – who see dressing for a film premiere or awards show less about creating an outrageous look, and more about asserting their artistry and originality.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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From clean cupboards that keep your cooking on track to clutter-free closets that make getting dressed a breeze, having less stuff makes the everyday easier, and who wouldn't want that?—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Chrome filigree details outline white French tips, nodding to the swoon-worthy Edwardian costuming in period pieces like Bridgerton.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Devoted to wildly divergent pop culture moments, two of the Arlington Museum of Art’s exhibitions share a surprising thread — the intricacy and imagination of costuming.—
Kendall Morgan,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Charli paired her Saint Laurent gown with over $15,000 of diamonds.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Once there, Palmer donned his cap and gown and prepared to enjoy the ceremony.—
Carla Hinton,
Oklahoman,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Toilet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toilet. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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