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
Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
Denver Water officials encouraged households to reduce indoor water use by installing low-flow showerheads and toilets, checking for leaks, and planning landscape changes that fit Colorado's dry climate.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Gloves provide peace of mind when scrubbing toilets, wiping trash cans, or handling particularly dirty areas, reducing the risk of direct contact with germs.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Ways to curb water use Monroe officials urged residents to fix leaks and running toilets, keep showers brief and turn off faucets while brushing teeth, shaving and washing dishes.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
By tapping on walls and talking through toilets, word of Reagan's 'provocation' quickly spread throughout the prison.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
The hotel also has a wheelchair accessible reception desk, and some rooms have toilets with grab rails.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
The powdered or liquid product can be used to clean sinks, tubs, toilets, and appliances.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
McDaniels looked relieved to be spared the tiny sinks and toilets.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Hosts are responsible for keeping the campground and fire pits clean, performing basic maintenance, restocking the toilets, and assisting visiting campers with check-in.
—Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
Denver Water officials encouraged households to reduce indoor water use by installing low-flow showerheads and toilets, checking for leaks, and planning landscape changes that fit Colorado's dry climate.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Gloves provide peace of mind when scrubbing toilets, wiping trash cans, or handling particularly dirty areas, reducing the risk of direct contact with germs.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Ways to curb water use Monroe officials urged residents to fix leaks and running toilets, keep showers brief and turn off faucets while brushing teeth, shaving and washing dishes.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
By tapping on walls and talking through toilets, word of Reagan's 'provocation' quickly spread throughout the prison.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
The hotel also has a wheelchair accessible reception desk, and some rooms have toilets with grab rails.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
The powdered or liquid product can be used to clean sinks, tubs, toilets, and appliances.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
McDaniels looked relieved to be spared the tiny sinks and toilets.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toilets
Noun
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Completed in 1980, the residence offers five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and a powder room in roughly 4,100 square feet across two levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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The home was built in 2000 and features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-concept kitchen, a sunroom and a large living area with a stone fireplace, according to the property’s Zillow listing.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Through this program, individuals, businesses, foundations and institutions could contribute directly to park improvements — restrooms, pathways, landscaping, lighting and long-overdue maintenance.—
Shane Harris,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Both bills contain exemptions, for example if there are single-occupancy restrooms or for someone entering a bathroom to provide medical assistance.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Middleburg also dresses to the nines for the holiday season, with festivities kicking off the first weekend of December during a multiday affair known as Christmas in Middleburg.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Back then, she had been advised—free of charge—by stylist Bailey Moon, who dresses the likes of Morgan Spector and Cristin Milioti and is most widely known for having worked with Jill Biden and her family throughout president Joe Biden’s administration.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
2 Jan. 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 9 Feb. 2026.
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