bathes

verb

present tense third-person singular of bathe
1
as in washes
to flow along or against the cool waters of the North Atlantic bathe the island's shores

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2
as in wets
to make wet bathe your contact lens with the solution before inserting them

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3
as in illumines
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 bathes The cinematography captures the lush expanse of the desert and bathes the characters in dark blues while never leaving the frame murky, and the use of steadicam and exaggerated zoom-ins plants the film’s feet more firmly in its ’80s inspirations. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026 Its southern exposure means sun bathes the area on a clear day while the view from the kitchen sink window takes in the beautiful landscaping at the rear of the home. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026 Inside, indirect light bathes the alder-wood paneling in warmth and tranquility. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026 This mode activates extra horsepower, up to 94 bhp (70 kW), adds fake exhaust noise and bathes the interior in purple light. — New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026 Natural light bathes the empty third floor which could be an office space or residential units boasting sweeping views of Sacramento’s downtown, according to a request for proposals released by the city. — Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026 So that's the fluid that bathes your brain. — Will Croxton, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026 As the moon moves through Earth's shadow, sunlight filtering through our atmosphere bathes it in shades of red and orange, turning the moon blood red. — Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026 In the wilderness, to a strummy, whistling score, Dunk bathes in a stream and beats his clothes against a rock. — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathes
  1. washes
  2. wets
  3. illuminates
  4. splashes
  5. drowns
  6. lights
  7. soaks
  8. floods
Verb
  • Her absence turned silence is a form of communication, one that symbolically washes her hands of culpability.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2026
  • On the traditional-spa side, a JetPeel facial using Augustinus Bader products essentially pressure-washes my skin with nutrient-rich serums.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of washes
Verb
  • Per a guide from Nectr, saliva wets the pouch and releases its ingredients, and how much is actually absorbed depends on the formulation and how the pouch is used.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Saliva wets the pouch and releases its ingredients between the lip and gum, according to Nectr.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of wets
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  • During the Halloween season, Shawn and Ryan Tofte’s house illuminates with a cool blue hue while jack-o’-lanterns provide a warm glow on the steps and yard.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike a standard microscope, which illuminates an entire sample at once and can produce blurry images, a confocal microscope focuses on one depth level at a time.
    — Molly Herring, Quanta Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of illuminates
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  • In this photograph snapped by astronomer José Rodrigues, the Milky Way splashes across the night sky above two telescopes at ESO's La Silla Observatory.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Across the street, the Llano River splashes its way over limestone formations and into reed thickets.
    — Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Definition of splashes
Verb
  • However, after Mitt drowns himself in the midst of a terminal illness, Jay goes diving in search of his father’s remains.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026
  • As the male assassin finds her and nearly drowns her in a lake, River catches up to the scene in time to save her, and the episode shifts to accommodate the romantic chemistry that’s been simmering between them since the series premiere.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of drowns
Verb
  • If Mick hadn’t come cruising into that playground, lights off?
    — George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Alex Consani walks into a room and lights the whole thing up.
    — Time, Time, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of lights
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  • This might happen if a hurricane damages a roof, and rain gets inside and soaks the entire house or several rooms, experts said.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Always wash produce thoroughly, using methods like vinegar soaks for dirt and pests.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of soaks
Verb
  • The rabbit does not control the rain that floods its burrow or the drought that kills its food.
    — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The camera moves constantly and visual information — lights, split screens, colors, sounds, movement — floods the viewer.
    — William Earl, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Bathes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathes. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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