as in bathrooms
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 clothes
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 toilets
Steve Walsh, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Uncle Brown builds this recognition into every feature of their lineup of smart toilets, ensuring that families can grow happily and healthily.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Mold frequently shows up in the shower, sinks, toilets, and appliances like washing machines and dishwashers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The property was built to serve as a commercial facility and has warehouse space, offices, four toilets, and two water fountains.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026
These share toilets and showers.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Poor Space Planning Awkward door swings, insufficient clearance, poor storage options, or improper placement of vanities and toilets make any bathroom feel cramped and inconvenient.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
Most bathrooms include double sink vanities, oversize rainfall showers and separate soaking tubs, and come with either Toto toilets or a toilet alongside a bidet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
To achieve that, Ye demanded the removal of pretty much everything that made the house a house — windows, toilets, and electricity, Courthouse News said.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
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The Ford was also designed without urinals, which use less water than toilets.
—Steve Walsh, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Uncle Brown builds this recognition into every feature of their lineup of smart toilets, ensuring that families can grow happily and healthily.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Mold frequently shows up in the shower, sinks, toilets, and appliances like washing machines and dishwashers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
The property was built to serve as a commercial facility and has warehouse space, offices, four toilets, and two water fountains.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026
These share toilets and showers.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Poor Space Planning Awkward door swings, insufficient clearance, poor storage options, or improper placement of vanities and toilets make any bathroom feel cramped and inconvenient.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
Most bathrooms include double sink vanities, oversize rainfall showers and separate soaking tubs, and come with either Toto toilets or a toilet alongside a bidet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
To achieve that, Ye demanded the removal of pretty much everything that made the house a house — windows, toilets, and electricity, Courthouse News said.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toilets
Noun
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The roots of the quaint hotel—once home to a cardinal—are reflected in the guest rooms’ tapestries, oak floors, and Carrara-marble bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
19 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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After that date, local governments, schools and public universities may face substantial fines for failing to designate restrooms, changing rooms and showers as male or female.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Betty, attempting to paper over her unthinkable loss, dresses Laura in her daughter’s clothes, gives her her daughter’s place at family meals, has her daughter’s bike fixed to Laura’s height.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The room houses costumes for performances for the entire year, and there are about 40 years of costumes in the room.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Toilets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toilets. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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