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 wetted
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
Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
These last two shots appear to be from the same scene as both figures are bathed in the same red light.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
As pulsating techno music filled the room, which was bathed in red light (a reference to Lynch), models came out of cubicles wearing what looked like a blend of underwear and eveningwear.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Rather it is still bathed in some sunlight streaming past the Earth and, significantly, through its atmosphere.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
In the case of a lunar eclipse, that means the moon is bathed in a reddish glow—hence the blood moon handle.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
That goes double for Pike and Rhys, bathed in the dim glow of the dashboard and GPS, the red of the traffic lights or the amber of the streetlamps.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
For the event at the UNESCO headquarters, bathed in light in the early-afternoon sunshine, her gold lamé and lace mid-length dress from Rabanne twinkled fittingly.
—Alex Wynne, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
The weather begins to warm and the city is bathed in pink and white blossoms.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
The whole thing is bathed in a comforting mushroom gravy, which was perfect on a chilly night.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
These last two shots appear to be from the same scene as both figures are bathed in the same red light.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
As pulsating techno music filled the room, which was bathed in red light (a reference to Lynch), models came out of cubicles wearing what looked like a blend of underwear and eveningwear.
—Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Rather it is still bathed in some sunlight streaming past the Earth and, significantly, through its atmosphere.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
In the case of a lunar eclipse, that means the moon is bathed in a reddish glow—hence the blood moon handle.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
That goes double for Pike and Rhys, bathed in the dim glow of the dashboard and GPS, the red of the traffic lights or the amber of the streetlamps.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
For the event at the UNESCO headquarters, bathed in light in the early-afternoon sunshine, her gold lamé and lace mid-length dress from Rabanne twinkled fittingly.
—Alex Wynne, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
The weather begins to warm and the city is bathed in pink and white blossoms.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathed
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Sweets and Desserts Many sweets, such as desserts, contain butter or oils rich in saturated fats.—
Rachael Zimlich,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2025
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Which reminds me of films like the recent Flash (though, again, more saturated and less bland).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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One side of the 15-story Residence Inn by Marriott is splashed in bright orange, red and yellow paint depicting a portrait of country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash.—
Hanh Truong,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Jan. 2025
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In its June 6 launch, the booster and second stage splashed down, intact, in the Gulf of Mexico and Indian Ocean respectively.—
Bryan Walsh,
Vox,
30 Dec. 2024
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The energy in this race came from ordinary voters, many of whom feel that their voices have been drowned out by corporate donations, union influence, and political machines.—
Amy Reichert,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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The noise has drowned out Africa’s challenges, which center on job creation and climate change.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Play at the lake, wet a line, wander through the woods or relax with your binoculars.—
Dalia Faheid,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2025
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Gently wet their head, paws, belly and ears with cool (not cold) water.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2025
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The officer turns around and the vehicle is illuminated by headlights.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Analytics and technology have flooded the sport.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their main food source vanished after decades of pollution flooded the Lagoon — and the species’ most important home on the East Coast turned into a graveyard.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Bathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathed. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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