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
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
The series is set between NYC and Montana life, with Preston's stunning retreat built at the edge of a flowing river, too close for an indoor toilet.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 26 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
Purchase or Make a DIY Paint Pad If the gap between the toilet and the wall is less than 1 inch, a mini paint roller won't fit.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
The series is set between NYC and Montana life, with Preston's stunning retreat built at the edge of a flowing river, too close for an indoor toilet.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 26 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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Marble bathrooms are stocked with Byredo amenities, and large wardrobes with French-style doors provide ample storage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Soak Them In Vinegar White vinegar is a mild acid that can remove rust and mineral deposits from bathroom fixtures.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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According to the indictment, a group of people clad in black and wearing masks, some carrying firearms and wearing body armor, shot fireworks toward the center and vandalized vehicles and a guard shed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The frames are wood on the interior and clad with vinyl or aluminum on the exterior side, giving you the best of both worlds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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At one point, the victim left their beer unattended on the bar while using the restroom, the affidavit stated.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Like other detainees, Ramsingh said that between cleanings the rooms, restrooms and showers were often filthy and infested with insects.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Alex Garcia’s cheeseburger tartare is a mound of rib-eye sliced by hand into dice-sized squares of meat, dressed in a vinaigrette that zips with pickle brine, soy, mustard and even a squirt or two of ketchup.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Wear these y with your go-to white T-shirt and jeans, dress them up with slacks and a blazer, or out to drinks in your favorite party dress.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
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At the BAFTAs last weekend, Odessa A’zion rocked an ethereal gothic sheer black lace gown on the red carpet.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
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The cascading plissé gown featured diaphanous layers of sheer plissé pleated fabric in alternating shades of pale and rose blush pink.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Toilet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toilet. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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