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as in wets
to make wet
bathe your contact lens with the solution before inserting them
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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
Inside, indirect light bathes the alder-wood paneling in warmth and tranquility.
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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.
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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.
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Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
So that's the fluid that bathes your brain.
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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.
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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.
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Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
The atrium bathes the interior in sunlight, while fun wallpaper, warm millwork, and an abundance of texture pay homage to the past.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2025
Cinematographer Nicole Hirsch Whitaker bathes the images in warm lighting, calling to mind the work of Darius Khondji or Bruno Delbonnel.
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Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
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
The atrium bathes the interior in sunlight, while fun wallpaper, warm millwork, and an abundance of texture pay homage to the past.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2025
Cinematographer Nicole Hirsch Whitaker bathes the images in warm lighting, calling to mind the work of Darius Khondji or Bruno Delbonnel.
—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathes
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The vacuum and mop combo is a hands-free robot that auto-empties dirt into a 3-liter bag, self-washes the mop rollers, and auto-refills the water chamber for the next cleaning session.
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In the video, backed by champagne synths and hopscotching snares, a tuxedoed Jaeychino strolls the beach in Margiela sneakers, his jacket flapping in the wind as seafoam washes ashore.
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Unfortunately, that only wets the top quarter inch of soil—a feel-good move for gardeners but not for roots.
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Another Pearl Girl wets herself when the Eyes come for Thalia.
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Each fixture is topped with a discreet solar panel that charges throughout the day and automatically illuminates at night, so there's no wiring required.
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The tournament also illuminates America's growing, yet often unacknowledged, passion for soccer, allowing fans to openly embrace the sport.
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Zero Mostel, as Max Bialystock, then splashes a glass of water at Bloom to snap him out of it.
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Arthur also pulled together five quieter, more sensory-friendly options in the Charlotte area — including Birkdale Village’s annual midday block party and bike parade, where the Huntersville Fire Department traditionally splashes the crowd before the festivities.
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Drenching the nest and surrounding area with water drowns workers and possibly the queen, which disrupts the colony.
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The more militants are killed, the deeper the city drowns in militant Shia iconography.
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Uyeyama lights the burners with a long match, then turns the roaster on.
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Patio lights Having warm and inviting outdoor lighting can help set a relaxing evening mood.
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This antioxidant ingredient contains beta-glucan and soaks into the skin to smooth fine lines.
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After baking, the cake (which starts with a white cake mix) gets poked all over and drizzled with frozen lemonade concentrate, which soaks into every crevice.
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This is the essence of GPS spoofing, in which an attacker floods a GPS receiver with deceptive signals.
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Melatonin floods the brain and body, telling each cell that night has come.
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“Bathes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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