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Recent Examples of outhouse
Experts think waste from the toilet funneled into an underground holding chamber, similar to those used in outhouses or portable toilets.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
In just one week, our group alongside community partners, painted an elementary school, mixed cement for outhouses and wells in villages, and assembled and delivered water filters to homes.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
These bathrooms were basically outhouses — and they were lined up side-to-side.
—Araceli Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
Centuries ago, before indoor plumbing, people would use outhouses separate from their homes.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
In just one week, our group alongside community partners, painted an elementary school, mixed cement for outhouses and wells in villages, and assembled and delivered water filters to homes.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
These bathrooms were basically outhouses — and they were lined up side-to-side.
—Araceli Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
Centuries ago, before indoor plumbing, people would use outhouses separate from their homes.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outhouse
Noun
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The upside for the league is that major transfers are not just the privy of a select few clubs.—
Peter Rutzler,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
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But it could actually only be used by up to 40 people at a time – each side of the privy is lined with around 20 holes.—
Emiko Jozuka,
CNN,
19 Oct. 2022
Noun
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Here there is a dual sink vanity with a marble counter, a jetted tub, and separate room for a large tiled shower and the commode.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
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SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule does have a commode designed for use in microgravity, but astronauts also sometimes wear special undergarments.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Burgum's order says park officials can't close toilets or other amenities without the express permission of his office, stripping park superintendents of that discretion.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Their village lacks toilets and sanitation, and people defecate in the open, which health officials say puts around 2,000 other children at risk of contracting polio, which can be spread by contact with human waste.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2025
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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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Container Gardening – Community Garden Education Series: Learn how to grow vibrant flowers, fresh herbs, and tasty vegetables in pots and planters.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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Through partners, 150 twin latrine units and handwashing facilities will be installed in Mandalay town to further improve sanitation services.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Prefabricated buildings erected in the underground caverns housed sleeping quarters, latrines, laboratories, a mess hall, laundry and gym.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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As are the minimalist, elegant accommodations designed by André Fu, complete with sumptuous marble bathrooms that are kitted out with deep soaking tubs.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Beyond translation and basic questions about how to find the closest public bathroom, Japan’s tourist support centers are also attractions in their own right.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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Jerusalem Cafe in Westport 11 critical violations for an April 2 routine inspection 515 Westport Road A worker at the Mediterranean restaurant had to throw out 23 pans of food because the fridge was not cold enough, according to the report.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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The mood was upbeat as families with young children and folks toting free saplings mingled among gorgeous rain barrels, electric vehicles, and exotic animals while live steel pan music filled the air.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Outhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outhouse. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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