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 Like the moon during a solar eclipse, the asteroid casts a predictable moving shadow on a swath of Earth’s surface—a small silhouette in the dim light bathing us from that one star. — David Schneider, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2026 On Sunday morning, Netanel Shukrun, a father of six from the settlement of Alei Zahav, was shot and killed while bathing at a natural spring in the West Bank as part of the holiday customs. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 Many of these serene spaces combine social bathing with individual spa treatments, dining and tea experiences, high-tech entertainment, and even overnight stays. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 The Samaria regional council said the killed man, Netanel Shakron, was a settler who had been bathing at a spring ahead of Yom Kippur. — Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026 Light pours through the windows and settles into every corner, bathing the bakery in the most ethereal glow. — Samantha Rees, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 There is virtually no running water, and two million people are bathing in the ocean. — Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Provide a Water Source A consistent water source is essential for attracting owls, as these silent hunters need regular drinking and bathing to maintain their specialized feathers, which are crucial for stealth while hunting. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026 The Traitors star could be seen posing nude from behind while bathing in an outdoor shower. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

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Additionally, the project’s closed-loop water system prevents nutrients from washing into nearby rivers, where runoff from conventional cotton production can contribute to eutrophication.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
From SheetsGate to purposefully washing Joy’s uniforms with rags, the laundry room has unleashed something deranged in Gen.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of washing

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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
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wetting

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Perhaps in response, Demna’s Gucci, so far, has been about illuminating its connection to the bourgeois.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Sep. 2026
One legend illuminating the work of another, in a theatre that has long been a home for groundbreaking American stories.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of illuminating

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Platt shot cellphone video showing ferocious waves spilling over the promenade along East Brigantine Avenue on Saturday, pushing two bike racks aside and splashing Mayor Vince Sera.

— Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
And don’t forget to pack your best red outfit for Virgin’s over-the-top deck party, Scarlet Night, which inevitably ends up with everyone splashing around in the pool until the wee hours of the morning.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of splashing

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Hundreds of others were there lighting small squat candles in their cedar-plank lanterns.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Members of the Aurora Emergency Management Agency assisted with traffic control and scene lighting throughout the investigation.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of lighting

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Kansas City will start the week warm and dry before the remnants of Hurricane Polo bring rounds of rain and thunderstorms midweek, with heavy rainfall and flooding possible, according to the National Weather Service.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
Rain with flooding possible Thursday Rain chances remain very high, around 90%, with additional periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms possible on Thursday.

— Michael Autovino, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of flooding

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That’s why this skin tint, which has hydrating squalane along with brightening vitamin C and SPF for sun protection made my list.

— Jacqueline Tempera, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Crepe Control® Tightening Body Cream is a transforming treatment packed with peptides plus lifting and brightening agents to visibly tighten and even skin tone.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026