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
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
In addition to ordering portable toilets outside gas stations, the city of Irkutsk raised public transport fares as of Wednesday, citing rising fuel costs.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Meanwhile, Miele appliances accent the gourmet kitchen, and smart toilets turn each washroom into a tech-forward sanctuary.
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Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2026
But access to toilets, showers and basic supplies are limited.
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Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Old Herald clippings from 1986 reported about homeowners’ toilets and sinks smelling like gas, a 3-year-old getting rashes and fevers from drinking the well water and fear of dryers exploding.
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Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Accessibility All public areas are wheelchair accessible, with ramps, wide corridors, and accessible toilets throughout the hotel.
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Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Valves located under sinks, behind toilets, or near the home’s main water supply can sometimes become closed over time, restricting water flow.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
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
Noun
For those looking for simple car camping (beginner) Each of these campgrounds are in Angeles National Forest, offer piped water and vault toilets, and have sites with picnic tables, parking spots and campfire rings.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
In addition to ordering portable toilets outside gas stations, the city of Irkutsk raised public transport fares as of Wednesday, citing rising fuel costs.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Meanwhile, Miele appliances accent the gourmet kitchen, and smart toilets turn each washroom into a tech-forward sanctuary.
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Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2026
But access to toilets, showers and basic supplies are limited.
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Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Old Herald clippings from 1986 reported about homeowners’ toilets and sinks smelling like gas, a 3-year-old getting rashes and fevers from drinking the well water and fear of dryers exploding.
—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Accessibility All public areas are wheelchair accessible, with ramps, wide corridors, and accessible toilets throughout the hotel.
—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Valves located under sinks, behind toilets, or near the home’s main water supply can sometimes become closed over time, restricting water flow.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
Vault toilets on national recreation land generally have a pit at least 5 feet deep that can hold more than 500 gallons of waste.
—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toilets
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The home includes four bedrooms and five bathrooms, and was built in 2009.
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Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
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Dior dresses the players for every official appearance—not as a sponsorship decoration but as a statement of aesthetic register.
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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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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.
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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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