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bathed

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verb

past tense of bathe

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bathed
Verb
That night, the northern lights gleamed cold and hard, and the moon bathed the whole landscape in bleak, eerie light. Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026 Ahead, eight solar perfumes that smell like skin, flowers, and sand bathed in sunlight. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 June 2026 The air was freezing, and the town was bathed in the crisp Arctic light of a late-winter sun. Ben Taub, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 When the 13 siblings were rescued, all but the 2-year-old were severely underweight and hadn’t bathed for months. ABC News, 2 July 2026 The Norwegians have come out in full force at AT&T Stadium with the stands bathed in red outside of a few swatches of orange for Ivory Coast fans. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026 Spend a few hours, or even all day, soaking in tubs where Mark Twain and Jack London bathed and exploring the grounds, which include a sweet little bridge over a babbling river and hundreds of hikeable acres. Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 Joe Kramm | Courtesy of Francis Interiors New York City apartment kitchens are infamously small, and often bathed in white in an attempt to expand the look. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The two Harpa shows were especially spellbinding, especially an ensemble performance of music from her recent album Where to From, bathed in otherworldly illumination by lighting designer Theresa Baumgartner. Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathed
Adjective
  • The collection is inspired by American codes — gingham, crisp whites and saturated reds — and the capsule includes four exclusive styles, two for Saks Fifth Avenue and two for Neiman Marcus.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Genre enthusiasts will find lots to like here, from its rich saturated nighttime ambience to the moody, cine-techno score by Aeph.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Some compression socks can be machine-washed, while others can be handwashed only.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Cilantro, basil, and snow peas should be thoroughly washed under running water.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • DofE confirmed a participant drowned on July 1 in a statement.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • The team’s supporters filled a few compact sections, islands of green drowned out in a sea of blue Kylian Mbappé jerseys.
    Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In honor of her bestie Taylor Swift's wedding with Travis Kelce on July 3, Gomez stepped out in a shimmering Oscar de la Renta dress dripping in crystals and gold fringe detailing.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • The city has taken a slate of actions to help sweat-dripping denizens find refuge from the heat, including opening up additional cooling centers and expanding pool hours.
    Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Lendeborg splashed his first three triples in the first quarter, all made from the left corner off an assist.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
  • White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Before applying the resurfacer, blow or sweep off any leaves or debris, then wet the surface to prevent the concrete from drying too quickly.
    Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Images of Union Station illuminated in celebration have reached millions of people around the world through social media and national and international news coverage.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • Or 24 hours with proper lighting — The flag can fly around the clock if it is properly illuminated at night.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026

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“Bathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathed. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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