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Recent Examples of commode
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.
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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
The primary suite encompasses the entire third floor and has a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, a custom walk-in closet and a marble spa bath with dual vanities, a steam shower and two commodes.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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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
The primary suite encompasses the entire third floor and has a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, a custom walk-in closet and a marble spa bath with dual vanities, a steam shower and two commodes.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commode
Noun
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The Burns Paiute Tribe has been providing meals and cases of water to impacted members, and set up portable toilets and showers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Inspectors unsuccessfully tried to flush an employee restroom toilet four times, which led to a suspension of the shop’s permit.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The guards were in charge of delivering food and water to the detainees and taking them to the lavatories.—
McKenzie Funk,
ProPublica,
1 Apr. 2025
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Although the seat belt sign was illuminated, some passengers were in the lavatories when the pilot performed the abrupt maneuver.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Howard County home, the former residence of an IT engineering executive, has seven bedrooms (most with hardwood floors), eight bathrooms (five full) and more than 16,000 square feet of living space.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cell messages splay across the screen and inside a bathroom stall, and a shoal of brunette herrings swim through the movie.—
Jeannette Catsoulis,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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The room was full and there were no other seats for me, so the event coordinator set up a table for me in the hall, by myself, next to the washrooms.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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That’s something simple that companies can adjust, by investing in and consistently stocking free menstrual products in restrooms (especially for those unpredictable perimenopause periods), Wilson said.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
28 Mar. 2025
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All county shelters and housing programs must now follow the same policy, which includes specific regulations regarding restrooms, graffiti removal and crime prevention.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Prepare the Seasoned Shrimp: Stir together 3 quarts water, wine, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a medium pot.—
Liz Mervosh,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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Parvati then retaliated by standing up and bending over seductively stirring an imaginary oatmeal pot for Seychelle.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Photo : Andrew Orozco/Open House The primary bath has a spa tub and walk-in closet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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The benefits of soaking in Epsom salts The benefits most commonly associated with using Epsom salts in a hot bath have to do with reducing inflammation and easing muscle pain.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The schools are equipped with solar power systems to light the classrooms, and include separate latrine blocks and drilled water wells to provide students with safe water and hygienic handwashing spaces in their learning environment.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Each of the 165 schools now has four latrines for students and one for teachers, all equipped with washing facilities.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Commode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commode. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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