commode

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Recent Examples of commode Unfortunately, snakes slithering into commodes is not uncommon. Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025 One technique involved emptying the water from the toilets in their cells, then shouting through the commode, where they could be heard by other inmates. Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025 For example, the last couture collection of late German designer Karl Lagerfeld is reminiscent of a blue and white lacquered commode from the 18th century, Gabet tells Vogue. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025 Read on for 20 bathroom organizer solutions that can help turn a cluttered commode into an oasis focused on functionality. Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for commode
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commode
Noun
  • And each time, a different one made it into the toilet.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Although the bathrooms are divided by gender — and marked with Basquiat-style dinosaur imagery — on the nights when Simon Says takes over the Spotlight, those designations are ignored, and the toilets become unisex.
    Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Delta aims to provide dedicated overhead bin space for every passenger, more accessible seating and lavatories and fewer rows to create a less crowded environment.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Although the interior design is still being finalized, the horizontal spread of the aircraft cabin and reduced depth mean that a lavatory, or galley, is within six to seven rows fore or aft.
    Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Perfumes and Essential Oils Not only can fragrances and essential oils expire, it’s recommended to keep them out of the bathroom entirely.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
  • And don’t even think about trying to change clothes in a tight plane bathroom.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Also worth noting: Rose added a toilet and a small cloakroom basin by Thomas Crapper & Co. to add a bit of whimsy to the washroom.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
  • And not just throw them out in the middle of the forest, but the man built tents that had four-ply washroom tissue!
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The fatal altercation happened during a fight in the school's restroom, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KWTX.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • As a result of the arrest, officers executed search warrants at Whitworth’s house and found hard drives, computers and cell phones that contained images and videos of women in restrooms, including at his house and Davidson College, the chief said.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The 70-year-old described herself as a former hippie who began smoking pot in 1969.
    Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2025
  • Sturdy tomato cages are often too big for a pot, but a single stake will help your plant stand tall.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • There’s a spa with a Turkish bath and sauna, an indoor pool, and a state-of-the-art gym.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 May 2025
  • Ciel Spa, the 20,000-square-foot wellness space, boasts thermal baths, an outdoor tranquility pool, and 20 treatment rooms.
    Kareema Bee, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • The camps were surrounded by open-pit latrines, and the smell of sewage was overpowering; children lay around with flies on them.
    Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Through partners, 150 twin latrine units and handwashing facilities will be installed in Mandalay town to further improve sanitation services.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025

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“Commode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commode. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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