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
Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Located between two mountain ranges—Sierra de la Demanda to the north and the Sierra de Ayllon toward the south—Atauta is constantly bathed by winds funneled through this natural channel.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
All of this, of course, becomes even more magical in the fall, when the town is bathed in hues of gold, crimson, and ochre.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The kiss is, indeed, quite hot as the pair, bathed in moonlight, melt into each other’s bodies.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
For the evening, which will be hosted by the Country Heat Weekly podcast’s Amber Anderson and Kelly Sutton, the Opry will be bathed in Country Heat’s signature orange instead of its usual red.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
At times, the family has bathed and washed their clothes in a river and gone to the bathroom in the woods to conserve the water in their RV’s tank.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Peruvian corn and cancha completed the dish, all bathed in a spicy leche de tigre.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
These small-scale outfit changes, paired with an intricate and precise lighting design that, at times, bathed the arena in blue light, seemed to reveal Lorde’s desire to bare everything, to be so transparent as to be see through.
—Rachel Seo, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
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The picturesque chapel, once bathed in sunlight and surrounded by lush green trees, is now unrecognizable.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Located between two mountain ranges—Sierra de la Demanda to the north and the Sierra de Ayllon toward the south—Atauta is constantly bathed by winds funneled through this natural channel.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
All of this, of course, becomes even more magical in the fall, when the town is bathed in hues of gold, crimson, and ochre.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The kiss is, indeed, quite hot as the pair, bathed in moonlight, melt into each other’s bodies.
—James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
For the evening, which will be hosted by the Country Heat Weekly podcast’s Amber Anderson and Kelly Sutton, the Opry will be bathed in Country Heat’s signature orange instead of its usual red.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
At times, the family has bathed and washed their clothes in a river and gone to the bathroom in the woods to conserve the water in their RV’s tank.
—Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Peruvian corn and cancha completed the dish, all bathed in a spicy leche de tigre.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
These small-scale outfit changes, paired with an intricate and precise lighting design that, at times, bathed the arena in blue light, seemed to reveal Lorde’s desire to bare everything, to be so transparent as to be see through.
—Rachel Seo, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathed
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The mineral can range from light to dark blue, but the darker colors are more saturated and common.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some foods that contain saturated fats, such as fatty fish and dairy products, also provide essential nutrients.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sediment washed into a nearby seasonal wetland.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The quality of the blanket shines when washed.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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The letter is dripping with LOVE for Israel and a frustration for its failure on social media.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Wall Street Hotel’s afternoon tea spot is dripping with jewel tones—a teal-blue carpet, mustard lounge chairs, a deep-red banquette.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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DeKalb County, where Mentone and the neighboring town of Fort Payne are located, is also home to a national preserve and two state parks, each of which provides ample opportunities to see impressive color splashed over sweeping mountain vistas.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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With bigger bucks being splashed around, 2022 marked the arrival of Four Seasons Nashville, the city’s first international five-star luxury brand.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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China began conducting the contentious patrols after a February 2024 accident in which two Chinese fishermen drowned near Kinmen while fleeing from Taiwan’s coast guard.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The 46-year-old former country star and 42-year-old actress suffered a tragedy in 2019 when their 3-year-old son River drowned in the pool outside their Texas home.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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But the comedy is absolutely something that wets my beak, I'm drawn to it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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What sold me on the Shapton set was the process of wetting the whetstones.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The launch produced a bright, silver-white plume that changed into colorful veils as the sun illuminated the high exhaust at about 70-110 km (45-70 miles).—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are a total of four bedrooms (plus a den illuminated with a skylight-like installation created by Nathan Orsman) and five and a half bathrooms, each with a bold, unique style and innovative tile scheme.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Bathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathed. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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