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bathed

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verb

past tense of bathe

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bathed
Verb
The dish is built on bite-sized pasta shells bathed in North Carolina miso mornay and topped with miso cream. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026 Tracing Saint’s rise and fall over six seasons, the final episode was bathed in tragedy. Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Leah was the parent who fed the children, changed their diapers, bathed them, and planned to homeschool them. Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 The absence of privacy in these open rooms was a nonissue for the Romans, who also slept, ate, and bathed in view of one another. Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 Union Station shared photos on social media of its building bathed in pink with white and yellow accents. Joseph Hernandez august 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 School Board President Andy Maletta commiserated with parents still without power and perhaps worried about how to get their kids bathed, along with other challenges. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 The walls, doors, moldings, and ceilings are now bathed in three different warm hues that envelop the spaces seamlessly, creating a chromatic narrative more akin to a painting than a sleek, big-city apartment. Valentina Lonati, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026 On the album cover, Karol appears almost makeup-free and bathed in a cool blue hue—giving the image a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of Britney Spears 2003 album, In The Zone. Thalía Henao, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathed
Adjective
  • But the saturated bottom, 50% carbon, is the consistency of axle grease.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Today’s media landscape has become far more saturated and polarized, as well as faster paced, in the decades since Grossman was a reporter.
    Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Nearby, a 9-year-old washed his face discreetly in the bushes with a bottle of water, a bright orange backpack slung over his shoulder.
    Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Undamaged tomatoes can often be washed, their stems removed, and frozen solid, then thawed and used in salsas, stews, or marinara later on.
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • NGOs reported that more than 140 people died in the attempt to cross into the territory, including some who drowned or were trampled in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Mason Kearns drowned when the flooding wedged him into a storm drain.
    Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Zendaya’s semi-sheer gown was dripping in jewels, with dangling crystals of various sizes offering the dress dynamic movement.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the mountain valleys pour their thread-like streams of white water onto the bare earth surfaced by smaller landslides in recent years, leaving it dripping and fresh.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The ensuing investigation and court case were splashed across the cover of every newspaper.
    Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Capturing the first major event of the internet age, these visuals were splashed across television and computer screens at work, home and even in schools.
    Chelsea Stahl, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.
    Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Carlson said its lights can be illuminated so students can simulate the removal of a patient from the vehicle and begin to handle the situation.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Eastey adds that the message of their brand is illuminated every time a parent puts their Dad Gang hat on.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Bathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathed. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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