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Recent Examples of commode
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule does have a commode designed for use in microgravity, but astronauts also sometimes wear special undergarments.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
The Associated Press reported this week that a second man, Michael Jones, has been convicted for his role in the burglary of the 215-pound gilded commode, which authorities have yet to recover.
Jones, 39, was found guilty of burglary in the Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday, according to the AP.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
The Associated Press reported this week that a second man, Michael Jones, has been convicted for his role in the burglary of the 215-pound gilded commode, which authorities have yet to recover.
Jones, 39, was found guilty of burglary in the Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday, according to the AP.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commode
Noun
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Foard was seen pouring the soup he had been served into cell's the toilet, drinking the mixture and regurgitating it immediately, according to the complaint.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Earlier this month, Stephanie Hartman, a spokeswoman for the Florida Division of Emergency Management, said detainees’ stories about problems at the facility — including toilets that don’t flush, large bugs and temperatures that fluctuate from icy to sweltering — were inaccurate.—
Lauren Costantino
Updated July 21,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The 18-year-old asked her to go into the women’s restroom to get toilet paper for him, as there was none left in the men’s lavatory.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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Reclining seats, panoramic windows, a private lavatory, a cocktail bar, internet connectivity, and cabin control features are all envisioned.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Our bathroom was similarly functional, with a spacious brown-tiled shower (but no tub).—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Other features include a living room with a gas fireplace and a custom surround, and a primary bedroom suite with a large walk-in closet and a bathroom with a freestanding tub and dual sinks.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Seems to me silence is golden in a public washroom, and privacy is the order of the day.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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The open center is ideal for looping through hand towels or lighter bath sheets and the hooks are available in light and dark finishes to easily assimilate with your washroom’s color palette.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Camping fees include WiFi, showers, restrooms, a laundry room and admission to Bedrock City and raptor flight shows.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Thompson was subsequently arrested and a search of his phone turned up images of other girls — ages 7, 9, 11 and 14 — using the restroom.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Doing things incrementally, however, has worked very well so far for an artist who once struggled to make pots and pans sounds on the computer, and who now creates hits.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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The sleek piece can sit comfortably inside pots and planters, and can also be anchored directly into the ground.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Drink plenty of liquids slowly to prevent vomiting Keep the skin away from direct and indirect sunlight If a fever develops, consider taking a cool bath.—
Katlein Franca,
Verywell Health,
30 July 2025
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Tourists pouring themselves a bath, cleansing themselves of their 12-hour flight.—
Ariel Saramandi,
The Dial,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The campsite included pit latrines and a dumpster, but no running water.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Instead, worker ants who are on latrine duty collect the poop and carry it to the toilet chamber, which is located far away from other parts of the nest.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
14 June 2025
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“Commode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commode. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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