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as in to drown
to make wet
bathe your contact lens with the solution before inserting them
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as in to illumine
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 bathe
It was founded in 1842 as the Bagni di Diana (the Diana baths) and was converted from a bathing establishment into a hotel in 1908.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
However, several types of bacteria were more abundant in the monkeys who did not bathe.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
When you’re surrounded by lush green leaves and bathed in natural light, winter feels less oppressive.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Um, and hanging out and, and bathing in the magic of music.
—Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2026
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
However, several types of bacteria were more abundant in the monkeys who did not bathe.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
When you’re surrounded by lush green leaves and bathed in natural light, winter feels less oppressive.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Um, and hanging out and, and bathing in the magic of music.
—Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathe
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The cotton fibers also ensure durability that will hold up for years of use and will wash well.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The juicer got washed, rinsed and sanitized.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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Rural voters on the Eastern Shore don’t want their voices drowned out by Democrats forced into their district from the suburbs of Central Maryland.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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Whitney died suddenly in February 2012, having accidentally drowned in a hotel room a day before the Grammy Awards.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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These fruits are tiny stars, planets in arm’s reach, little moons reddened by desire and cunning, the sun, at each step, illumines the petals of the dogwood flowers, their bright yellow is dimmed by no leaf, on their still-bare branches the first fissure in winter opens up by magic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2025
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Rev 21:10), an ark of salvation sailing through the waters of history and a beacon that illumines the dark nights of this world.—
Daniel Burke,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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Water will leak under the shingles and wet the insulation, ceilings, and walls of your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Then wet the cloth with warm water and mild soap to give the board a better scrub.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate 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,
26 Jan. 2026
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Fireworks illuminated the pre-dawn sky, and then, characters waved us by.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
26 Jan. 2026
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From the late nineteenth century to the nineteen-fifties, the island functioned, in effect, as a company state where, as Pitts observes, the sheep got better treatment than the people, with the pastures as well watered as a golf course.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some communities in Northern Colorado have started watering public spaces and parks as a way to assure plants survive the winter.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The school fired the coach in late 2023 after national media brought to light his text messages and alleged misconduct.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 Winter Olympics will begin when the flame is lit at the Opening Ceremony in Italy, but viewers in Austin won't have to brave the cold to enjoy the show.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Bala’s home was flooded with dirty water for six months as a result, making her family sick.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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At the park Friday, Hernandez spoke about her efforts to help address the problems, flooding the area with mobile home response teams, ex-gang members who try to de-escalate gang violence, otherwise known as peace ambassadors.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Bathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathe. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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