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
Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Cultural nods can be found in seasonal dishes like quail stuffed with recheio and fish bathed in caldo verde.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
As Nessarose climbs into the air, her silver slippers and the room are bathed in red lighting.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Mercury currently has the appearance of a waxing gibbous moon, with its right side lit by direct sunlight and its left bathed in shadow.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Delicious bits bathed in a sauce that’s infused with herbs, spices and more make these irresistible bites that would work well in any stir-fry — or simply warmed and dumped on rice.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
His contribution to the Prix Marcel Duchamp comprises seven massive canvases containing surreal figures bathed in a phosphorescent green.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Oct. 2025
The resulting images, bathed in amber and violet tones, radiate a beauty that seems to exist between the living and the imagined.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, colorful veggies, and crunchy croutons are bathed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing with just the right amount of richness from mayonnaise.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Cultural nods can be found in seasonal dishes like quail stuffed with recheio and fish bathed in caldo verde.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
As Nessarose climbs into the air, her silver slippers and the room are bathed in red lighting.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Mercury currently has the appearance of a waxing gibbous moon, with its right side lit by direct sunlight and its left bathed in shadow.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Delicious bits bathed in a sauce that’s infused with herbs, spices and more make these irresistible bites that would work well in any stir-fry — or simply warmed and dumped on rice.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
His contribution to the Prix Marcel Duchamp comprises seven massive canvases containing surreal figures bathed in a phosphorescent green.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Oct. 2025
The resulting images, bathed in amber and violet tones, radiate a beauty that seems to exist between the living and the imagined.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathed
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This eating plan focuses on foods with a variety of nutrients such as green leafy vegetables, fish and whole grains that are beneficial for cognitive function and don’t include ones with high amounts of trans and saturated fats.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
7 Nov. 2025
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With traditional entertainment, games, TikTok, GenAI, and more competing for fans’ attention, audiences seem more saturated than ever before.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Colored towels and microfiber towels should be washed in warm water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Both washed the food down with drinks fortified by electrolytes.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One villager has drowned in flash floods in the eastern province of Catanduanes, officials confirmed to the Associated Press, while another died in Catbalogan city in eastern Samar province after being pinned by debris from a collapsed home.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even more poignant, however, is the Rosemary's Baby angle, where the innocence of childhood is drowned in blood and the notion that a young person reared in a loving environment should develop into a compassionate adult is perverted into unthinkable horror.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Water was dripping from a soda machine tube at the customer self-service area.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The staff, for one, will don uniforms with a double-breasted peak lapel and dripping in blues and white piping.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Images of Tilly on her social media handles were splashed across major news outlets all over the world.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The hot water splashed on the inside of my left forearm and onto my chest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Place chopped leaves in a large wire bin and wet each layer.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the comedy is absolutely something that wets my beak, I'm drawn to it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once stationary, turn off 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 Nov. 2025
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The movie, at its most vigorous and most menacing, is also illuminated with mystery and wonder.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To create your own pumpkin place setting, slice off the pumpkin's top, scoop out the seeds, and fill with soaked floral foam.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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And with this model, the dream of a sun-soaked, stylish getaway is closer than ever.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Bathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathed. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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