as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
covered the victim's burns with bathed bandages
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as in drowned
to make wet
bathe your contact lens with the solution before inserting them
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as in illumined
to supply with light
the walls of the canyon were bathed with the warm rays of the setting sun
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Recent Examples of bathed
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Either way, as totality deepens and the moon grows dimmer, try increasing magnification and focus on some of the moon’s famous features bathed in red light, such as Tycho crater rays and the rugged Apennine Mountains.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Diners go for the yellowtail, tuna and amberjack bathed in shallow pools of citrus soy sauce or spicy yuzu.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
The masaman curry was pretty classic — potatoes and meat bathed in a coconutty red curry.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
The Luiseño Indigenous people bathed in the springs’ mineral waters since time immemorial, and one of the site’s original owners, Fritz Guenther, built a bathhouse and a couple of cottages there in 1902—essentially, the area's first wellness resort.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The 58-year-old actress shared a solo photo of herself on the edge of a bed, bathed in natural light, wearing an oversized pink sleep shirt and little else visible.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Each Mansion suite is bathed in personalities from the Perry family and friends.
—Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
The woman had not had her diaper changed nor been bathed in a month.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Expansive glazing throughout connects the interior with the exterior and ensures all within is bathed in natural light.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Either way, as totality deepens and the moon grows dimmer, try increasing magnification and focus on some of the moon’s famous features bathed in red light, such as Tycho crater rays and the rugged Apennine Mountains.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Diners go for the yellowtail, tuna and amberjack bathed in shallow pools of citrus soy sauce or spicy yuzu.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
The masaman curry was pretty classic — potatoes and meat bathed in a coconutty red curry.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
The Luiseño Indigenous people bathed in the springs’ mineral waters since time immemorial, and one of the site’s original owners, Fritz Guenther, built a bathhouse and a couple of cottages there in 1902—essentially, the area's first wellness resort.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
The 58-year-old actress shared a solo photo of herself on the edge of a bed, bathed in natural light, wearing an oversized pink sleep shirt and little else visible.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Each Mansion suite is bathed in personalities from the Perry family and friends.
—Mandy Ellis, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
The woman had not had her diaper changed nor been bathed in a month.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathed
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Bubble teas may also contain tea extract powder and non-dairy creamers, which could add saturated fat.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Mar. 2026
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Use avocados as a non-dairy substitute or replacement for saturated fats found in animal products and oils.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
9 Mar. 2026
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Linens and Upholstered Items If it can't be thoroughly washed or deep cleaned, textiles don’t come home with me.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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How to clean hummingbird feeders Ensure your feeders are thoroughly washed and rinsed before filling them with food.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Attached to it is a video of Andrea Yates, the real Texas woman who drowned her five children amid an episode of postpartum psychosis and was found not guilty by reason of insanity, per the New York Times.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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There is still some of that here, but a lot of Martin’s light-touch meanness is drowned out by his insistence on describing his characters within the context of early COVID — pulling out those masks from the closet.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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This concept was prevalent at this year's flower show, with many designers incorporating water features into their displays, from a simple dripping fountain to more formal pools, engaging visitors' auditory senses.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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Don’t be fooled by their jaw-dripping price; the flats boast a luxe look thanks to their low profile and—of course—glove silhouette.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Steph’s younger brother stood in the corner, loaded up a shot, and splashed a 3-pointer on his first possession off the bench.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Two tee shots splish-splashed into the water.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Space Leylands 8 to 10 feet apart to control these problems and avoid wetting the foliage.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Do not over-wet the wood, which can cause warping and damage to the finish.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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These clocks would rely on thorium atoms, which oscillate in energy when illuminated with light at a specific wavelength.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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To avoid crowds, head to the park in the early morning or near sunset, when blooms are illuminated by the rising and setting sun.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Prepare homemade tiger nut milk (horchata) by blending soaked tiger nuts with water.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Bathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathed. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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