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
Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
In Dallas, fans gathered under clear skies and chilly conditions to watch a drone show and catch a glimpse of Reunion Tower bathed in multicolor lights from dozens of fireworks that lit up the sky as the new year arrived.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
Look to the upper region of the lunar crescent to find the menacing form of the Aristotles crater with its eastern rim bathed in impenetrable shadow.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The street was bathed in black.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 21 Dec. 2025
The remaining animals were treated, bathed and cared for by shelter staff.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Teasing aside, the pair bathed each other in mutual respect.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025
The journey begins upon entering The Rossetti, where the deep gray lobby, framed by Crittall glass doors, opens onto an enfilade of rooms bathed in natural light.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
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
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Everything was bathed in a crepuscular, dreamlike Mediterranean light.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
In Dallas, fans gathered under clear skies and chilly conditions to watch a drone show and catch a glimpse of Reunion Tower bathed in multicolor lights from dozens of fireworks that lit up the sky as the new year arrived.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
Look to the upper region of the lunar crescent to find the menacing form of the Aristotles crater with its eastern rim bathed in impenetrable shadow.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The street was bathed in black.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 21 Dec. 2025
The remaining animals were treated, bathed and cared for by shelter staff.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Teasing aside, the pair bathed each other in mutual respect.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025
The journey begins upon entering The Rossetti, where the deep gray lobby, framed by Crittall glass doors, opens onto an enfilade of rooms bathed in natural light.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathed
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Additionally, replacing saturated fats with olive oil can help lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol, according to Bobrick.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Previous nutrition guideline iterations suggested minimizing or avoiding full-fat dairy and all types of fat, including healthy and saturated.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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There are certain fabrics, materials, and items that are best dry cleaned or hand washed and laid flat or hung to dry.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Large waves from winter storms may have washed the molts onto the beach, Henry said — something observed in Dana Point in 2024, San Diego and Imperial Beach in 2023, Strands Beach in 2022, etc.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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And a mom and dad promote ocean safety after their son drowned.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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On June 20, 2001, in the Houston suburb of Clear Lake, Andrea Yates drowned her five children—Noah, John, Paul, Luke, and Mary—in the family bathtub.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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Wet a clean white cloth and wring until the cloth is not dripping.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
31 Dec. 2025
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Perhaps because the maker is so iconic—dripping with diamonds and all—White Diamonds has stayed a prevalently popular scent for over 20 years.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Dec. 2025
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Later, Wembanyama splashed home a jumper over Queta when Boston briefly turned to a big lineup of its own, then sank another one over Baylor Scheierman when the Celtics went smaller.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The quirky fishing village of Matlacha, Florida, is splashed in color.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Now add a blob of water, wetting some of the sand.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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For suede boots, wet the entire surface with the vinegar and water solution to help keep the color even.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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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,
9 Jan. 2026
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The glow of hundreds of candles illuminated the snowy residential street where Good had been killed.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This may take 30-60 minutes for soaked beans, or 1-2 hours for unsoaked beans.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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The three-layer Gore-tex fabric shell kept us dry in incredibly soggy conditions that would send most skiers home soaked and cold.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Bathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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