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Recent Examples of outhouse
These bathrooms were basically outhouses — and they were lined up side-to-side.
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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
Born and raised on the humble farmlands of southern Georgia, Carter grew up without running water and used an outhouse.
—Destinee Adams, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Zacha has hardly been banished to the outhouse on a second line with James van Riemsdyk and Jake DeBrusk, especially with the way DeBrusk has been heating up lately.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2024
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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
Born and raised on the humble farmlands of southern Georgia, Carter grew up without running water and used an outhouse.
—Destinee Adams, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Zacha has hardly been banished to the outhouse on a second line with James van Riemsdyk and Jake DeBrusk, especially with the way DeBrusk has been heating up lately.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2024
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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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The Associated Press reported this week that a second man, Michael Jones, has been convicted for his role in the burglary of the 215-pound gilded commode, which authorities have yet to recover. Jones, 39, was found guilty of burglary in the Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday, according to the AP.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, snakes slithering into commodes is not uncommon.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
26 Feb. 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
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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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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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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
Noun
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In fact, read any news report of a flight diversion, and chances are there's a thoughtless passenger behind it – someone who didn't want to share the overhead bin space, insisted on jamming their seat all the way back, or didn't want to wait to use the bathroom.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Locate bathrooms: When out together, help identify nearby restroom locations to reduce anxiety. Offer practical help: During flares, offer to help with errands, meal preparation, or transportation to appointments.—
Robert Burakoff,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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Most Airbnb kitchens are equipped with thin stainless or nonstick pans that distribute heat unevenly (and are often warped).—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Spoon some of the pan juices over the chicken and dried fruit, then pour the remaining juices into a warm bowl or sauce boat to serve on the side.—
Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins with Sarah Leah Chase,
Saveur,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Outhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outhouse. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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