BATHING Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

bathing

verb

present participle of bathe

as in washing

to flow along or against the cool waters of the North Atlantic bathe the island's shores

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as in wetting

to make wet bathe your contact lens with the solution before inserting them

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as in illumining

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 bathing Birds are attracted to just about any water source, but most appreciate a shallow basin for bathing. — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026 Private care is astronomical, and Medicare doesn't cover the custodial care this disease requires, the day-to-day help with bathing and dressing and supervision that can go on for a decade. — Sue Peschin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The primary suite includes a fireplace, an oversized soaking tub, and even a claw-foot tub outside for bathing under the stars. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026 Apparently, Alice has stopped bathing because Marshall used to yank her out of the shower to beat her up. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026 Like most Korean spas, Spa Hyu offers hot and cold pools for bathing in the buff, with separate men’s and women’s soaking areas. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Much has once again been made of that famous 2007 photoshoot in which Messi was pictured bathing a young child, which turned out to be Yamal. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026 There’s Lionel Messi, cradling and bathing a five-month-old baby in a 2007 photo shoot, right around when Messi, then 20, was emerging as a star for Barcelona. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 The photos show Messi, now 39, carefully bathing the future Spain standout during the shoot. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

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Securing a flagship robotic vacuum with pressurized stain pre-treatment, active self-washing roller mopping, and a bagless cyclonic dock for under $900 is an exceptional value.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Other recent improvements to the building include cleaning windows that had not been washed in years, pressure-washing sidewalks, restriping the parking garage and repairing elevators.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of washing

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Pyne argues that Mediterranean Europe, much like California, is naturally predisposed to burn because of an annual cycle of wetting and drying.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Make sure water penetrates to the deep roots in addition to wetting surface roots.

— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of wetting

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Through her writing, Bowser demonstrates her commitment to illuminating the untold, challenging perspectives and igniting conversations that resonate beyond the headlines.

— Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Tools and materials used illustrate each phase of the process from parchment making, writing and illuminating through the final binding.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of illuminating

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For those who do choose to enter the water, experts recommend avoiding splashing, seals and schools of fish.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Emily in Paris chronicles the birth of an influencer, regularly splashing Emily’s Instagram posts and growing follower count across the screen.

— Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of splashing

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Cincinnati and Charleston are included in a more serious Level 3 of 4 threat of flooding rainfall Tuesday that stretches from eastern Indiana to central West Virginia.

— Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
There is a reason why the super PACs and the billionaires are flooding Minnesota with all kinds of money.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of flooding

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Even with their fortunes brightening in Michigan, Republicans are clear-eyed about the headwinds this year.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Made with a peptide complex and vitamin E, the patches reduce lines and wrinkles while plumping and brightening your skin.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026