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 Paul, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Our toilets are fancy outhouses, with all waste being transported off the continent.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Airport officials said there are 71 men-specific toilets within eight restrooms, 82 women’s in eight restrooms, 14 family restrooms and two all-gender restrooms with 64 total toilets throughout the airport.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The suit, still pending, alleges the company forced 2,000 workers to labor under conditions reminiscent of the 1950s, including 13-hour workdays without a break, no toilets in the fields and no water.
—Marcos Breton, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
However, pit toilets, picnic tables, water and food storage boxes are provided.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
In these rooms, bathtubs and toilets have grab bars, doors are wheelchair-accessible and closets, minibars, and shelves are lowered.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Some detainees have reported finding worms in their food, nonfunctioning toilets and overflowing sewage.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Some detainees have reported finding worms in their food, nonfunctioning toilets and overflowing sewage.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
Four toilets at Bel Air High School needed to be replaced within the past month after students flushed vaping devices down them.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Our toilets are fancy outhouses, with all waste being transported off the continent.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Airport officials said there are 71 men-specific toilets within eight restrooms, 82 women’s in eight restrooms, 14 family restrooms and two all-gender restrooms with 64 total toilets throughout the airport.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
The suit, still pending, alleges the company forced 2,000 workers to labor under conditions reminiscent of the 1950s, including 13-hour workdays without a break, no toilets in the fields and no water.
—Marcos Breton, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
However, pit toilets, picnic tables, water and food storage boxes are provided.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
In these rooms, bathtubs and toilets have grab bars, doors are wheelchair-accessible and closets, minibars, and shelves are lowered.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Some detainees have reported finding worms in their food, nonfunctioning toilets and overflowing sewage.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Some detainees have reported finding worms in their food, nonfunctioning toilets and overflowing sewage.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toilets
Noun
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House Bill 752 is thought to be the strictest law in the nation concerning gendered bathrooms, locker rooms and changing facilities.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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Suites include bathrooms of deep and contrasting two-tone marble, from the large rain shower to his-and-hers sinks, and a seating area with sectional.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, the stadium’s concourse, concession areas and restrooms will be drastically expanded.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Plan a picnic, bring snacks, remember sunscreen, know where the restrooms are.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Betty, attempting to paper over her unthinkable loss, dresses Laura in her daughter’s clothes, gives her her daughter’s place at family meals, has her daughter’s bike fixed to Laura’s height.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To make that medicine go down easier, RAYE costumes her fatalism in a baroque maximalism.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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