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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
  • At this moment, in an industry with a very saturated market, where the streamers are dominating and the broadcasters are a little more cash-strapped, the police procedural continues to do very well.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But the saturated bottom, 50% carbon, is the consistency of axle grease.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Silhouettes were slouchy, and washed silk and cotton fabrics made the clothing feel fresh and easy to slip into.
    — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But the real difference lies in its fabric, a lightweight cotton poplin that’s been washed and peached to Ralph’s own exacting standards.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • His daughter's husband, who drank heavily, toppled off his boat and drowned.
    — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Parts of Orange County, still a vast agricultural Eden, were drowned.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 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
  • The presentation included dripping silver finger caps that evoked the sensation of touching water.
    — Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to sagging roofs and mold issues, buyers notice minor maintenance issues, including peeling paint, loose door handles, and dripping faucets, Ryan says.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 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
  • Crumble up and wet a small piece, then gently rub it over spots and stains.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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 24 Sep. 2026.

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