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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The teens had been toilet-papering Jason Hughes' home in Gainesville, Georgia, when the prank took a turn for the worse.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 Mar. 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
Eliminate bathroom odors with Wabi Whiffs’ fizzy toilet bombs and sprinkles.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The teens had been toilet-papering Jason Hughes' home in Gainesville, Georgia, when the prank took a turn for the worse.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 Mar. 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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Even the cabin bathrooms inspire, with their forest-mimicking color palette, ceiling-to-floor windows, and oodles of storage space for all my toiletries and make-up.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Upper floors served as workspaces, then as the rooms of an SRO, with bedrooms and bathrooms opening directly off the staircase.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Weaving, clad in a magenta pink gown, recorded a video message to fans, which ran at the start of the film.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Joseph and his supporters were clad in green and white and marched somberly to the election council’s headquarters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Leo Carrillo State Beach in Malibu; 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The temporary grace period delaying enforcement of the new law also applies to provisions restricting who can use which restrooms and other private spaces on government property.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its light and nutty flavor nicely complements the tangy lemon dressing.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The transition from cutesy, overly frilly looks into something sleeker can boost their confidence and teach them valuable skills in dressing oneself in a way that honors their self-expression and changing sartorial needs.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The pictures capture thirty years of evolving set design and costuming in Technicolor—or rather, a gaudier and more hallucinogenic version of it.—
Bryan Barcena,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 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
Verb
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The president displayed another photo, this one of Black student wearing her cap and gown and adorned with stoles and honor cords being presented with an advanced degree.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth Hurley rewore her plunging Versace gown almost 30 years after its first outing.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Toilet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toilet. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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