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
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
Maher was the one who bathed Wael, changed his clothing, and helped administer food and medication through a tube, Arnaout said.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Maher was the one who bathed Wael, changed his clothing, and helped administer food and medication through a tube, Arnaout said.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathed
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Key Takeaways Both cashews and almonds are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, but almonds are a more heart-friendly option due to their lower saturated fat content.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats—such as olive oil, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish—can improve cholesterol levels.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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Staff washed utensils, cutting boards and the three-compartment sink without sanitizer.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Both experts agree that plastic curtains or liners shouldn’t be placed in the washing machine; instead, those should be hand-washed.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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In 1998, while skiing in the backwoods of British Columbia, he was tragically swept into the icy waters of Kokanee Lake by an avalanche and drowned.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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The large tailless shrimp were drowned in a boysenberry broth and served atop a delicate and buttery orzo pasta.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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Choosing shorter showers, turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth, running full loads of laundry and dishes, fixing dripping faucets, adjusting irrigation schedules and watering lawns only when needed can all reduce demand on our aquifers.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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This dripping results in most of the water freezing at the base, with less freezing at the tip, giving it a tapered shape.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The missile traveled thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean before its test reentry vehicles splashed down near Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Distracting from the void at its core are the extremely gory kills, splashed with pixelized blood and guts that are indeed successful in making an audience squirm.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Even a simple soaker hose is better than a sprinkler system that wets the foliage, which can make plants prone to blights and mildews.—
Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Spray the door generously with cleaner or use a microfiber cloth to wet the door with the diluted vinegar mixture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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On the final turn, Atrani appeared through a rock tunnel, its bridge illuminated against the purple night, houses cascading toward the Tyrrhenian Sea.—
Vic O'Sullivan,
Travel + Leisure,
4 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 8 Mar. 2026.
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