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Recent Examples of outhouse
Born and raised on the humble farmlands of southern Georgia, Carter grew up without running water and used an outhouse.
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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
Daily chores that shaped life in the valley–from building outhouses to helping with orchard work—are addressed in the exhibit, which also delves into school life with displays on early 1900s curriculum and transportation.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
The huts have either an outhouse or an indoor bathroom with toilet paper supplied.
—Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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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
Daily chores that shaped life in the valley–from building outhouses to helping with orchard work—are addressed in the exhibit, which also delves into school life with displays on early 1900s curriculum and transportation.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
The huts have either an outhouse or an indoor bathroom with toilet paper supplied.
—Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 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
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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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The golden toilet was most certainly melted down and sold, worth about $3.6 million for the precious metal alone.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Deputies responded to the home and alleged two children were locked in the shed with a portable toilet and no running water, according to an indictment cited by West Virginia MetroNews.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Once carved and plated, each slice is draped on one end in a yellow veil of béarnaise from a copper pot, and on the other end in wine-dark bordelaise.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Nonstick Cookware Cleaning messy cookware, including nonstick pots and pans, can be challenging.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 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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There a tour guide will show you the baths, Cirta gate, the library, the forum, the Roman latrines, Timgad’s theater, the capitol building, market of Sertius, and the Trajan Arch.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When Myrick’s home came with a barn door in the primary bathroom, her dislike for the trend heightened.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Alternatively, guests can choose from 40 historic standalone cabins with full bathrooms and gas-log fireplaces.—
Sophie Mendel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Never Using Soap on Cast Iron Skillets Cooks for generations didn't use soap on cast iron pans because the soaps were made with lye and vinegar, two ingredients that will absolutely strip the seasoning and can even damage the pan's iron.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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The pan comes in an 8-, 10-, and 12-inch diameter, and the durable ceramic coating holds up against stainless steel utensils, the oven, and the dishwasher.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Outhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outhouse. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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