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
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Items that usually fade into the background—such as sinks, toilets, or appliances—can become focal points when color is used thoughtfully.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Use it to remove rust, lime scale, hard water stains, and keep your toilets sparkling clean.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The website Seyvillas mentions there are several fruit stands as well as a restaurant and toilets nearby.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
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
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
Noun
Fix leaky toilets as leaks are a big waste of water.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Items that usually fade into the background—such as sinks, toilets, or appliances—can become focal points when color is used thoughtfully.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
Use it to remove rust, lime scale, hard water stains, and keep your toilets sparkling clean.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
The website Seyvillas mentions there are several fruit stands as well as a restaurant and toilets nearby.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toilets
Noun
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The layout of this single-story home consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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The oceanfront house spans 4,061 square feet and has four bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a lower-level, state-of-the-art theater accessible by a lift.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition to restricting access to restrooms, locker rooms and showers in government buildings, the bill would also ban unisex multi-occupancy private spaces in buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments, and school districts, as well as public colleges and universities.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The new station would include a lounge, restrooms, and a high-end convenience market.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
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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 15 Feb. 2026.
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