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
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Only 20% of Mongbwalu residents have access to safe water, according to Oxfam, and a quarter lack access to toilets or hygiene facilities.
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Emmet Livingstone,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Arches has only one campground, Devils Garden, which offers 51 campsites equipped with drinking water, grills, and toilets.
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Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and tent pad, with vault toilets and water spigots nearby.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
The stones are light and porous but surprisingly effective at removing stains without scratching delicate porcelain surfaces like toilets, bathtubs, sinks, and more, thanks to their gentle yet abrasive material.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
The yurts also feature a variety of other amenities, including wood stoves, dining tables and pit toilets.
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Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
Detainees at the facility have reported a lack of access to lawyers and poor physical conditions, including worms in the food, toilets that do not flush, floors flooding with fecal waste and insects everywhere.
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Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Critics alleged inhumane conditions, including poor food, nonfunctional toilets and a lack of access to attorneys.
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Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Noun
Vault toilets on national recreation land generally have a pit at least 5 feet deep that can hold more than 500 gallons of waste.
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Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Only 20% of Mongbwalu residents have access to safe water, according to Oxfam, and a quarter lack access to toilets or hygiene facilities.
—
Emmet Livingstone,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Arches has only one campground, Devils Garden, which offers 51 campsites equipped with drinking water, grills, and toilets.
—
Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and tent pad, with vault toilets and water spigots nearby.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
The stones are light and porous but surprisingly effective at removing stains without scratching delicate porcelain surfaces like toilets, bathtubs, sinks, and more, thanks to their gentle yet abrasive material.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
The yurts also feature a variety of other amenities, including wood stoves, dining tables and pit toilets.
—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
Detainees at the facility have reported a lack of access to lawyers and poor physical conditions, including worms in the food, toilets that do not flush, floors flooding with fecal waste and insects everywhere.
—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Critics alleged inhumane conditions, including poor food, nonfunctional toilets and a lack of access to attorneys.
—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toilets
Noun
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The house features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
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Eleven full bathrooms and grand open living spaces—from a great room to a recreation room—offer ample room for both large gatherings and casual everyday living.
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Honestly, Suzie has been a caricature of a demanding boss straight from some sort of rom-com situation, but Paula finally dresses her down here and the scene is delightful.
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While both draw big crowds and, like the pope, Bad Bunny often dresses in white, their messages are contrasting.
Noun
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At least 15 states now restrict transgender individuals from using public restrooms, including in government buildings and universities.
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These undeveloped sites typically lack amenities such as water, trash, or restrooms, though some have fire rings and picnic tables.
Verb
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Stewart recounted New York’s enthusiastic reaction to the Knicks winning, including the appearance of multiple Spider-Man costumes, a dancing MTA bus driver, and a drum line.
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The same girls who’d posted winking pop-culture-reference couples Halloween costumes a few years ago were now posting their toddlers in their own pop-culture-reference costumes.
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“Toilets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toilets. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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