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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
Built around the 1st century CE, the brothel includes a ground-floor reception area and bathing pool, with an upper story for entertaining clients.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
For Rojas, imprisonment meant no treatment for his medical problems, weeks inside small solitary confinement cells, bathing without soap and waking up with back pain after being forced to sleep on a table.
—Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
This approach supports the skin barrier and reduces the likelihood of irritation, tightness or stinging after bathing.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Moisture produced by bathing, laundry and cooking can raise indoor humidity to high levels if not controlled.
—William Bahnfleth, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
These might include bathing/showering, dressing, toileting and medication management.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
After bathing, wipe up any water from the floor to prevent mold and mildew from forming.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
But these events unfold with minimal theatrics — the film’s most shocking development takes place entirely off-screen — as Meeks chooses instead to focus on their aftermath, bathing it in the cool blue light of early morning.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2026
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.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
For Rojas, imprisonment meant no treatment for his medical problems, weeks inside small solitary confinement cells, bathing without soap and waking up with back pain after being forced to sleep on a table.
—Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
This approach supports the skin barrier and reduces the likelihood of irritation, tightness or stinging after bathing.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Moisture produced by bathing, laundry and cooking can raise indoor humidity to high levels if not controlled.
—William Bahnfleth, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
These might include bathing/showering, dressing, toileting and medication management.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
After bathing, wipe up any water from the floor to prevent mold and mildew from forming.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
But these events unfold with minimal theatrics — the film’s most shocking development takes place entirely off-screen — as Meeks chooses instead to focus on their aftermath, bathing it in the cool blue light of early morning.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2026
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.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathing
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Wash Delicates Keep delicates separate from other garments by washing them in old pillowcases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The method was also easier than washing and drying grapes before storage, and a brief rinse before eating removed any trace of vinegar flavor.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Focus on even moisture at the soil level, and avoid wetting the flowers and the rest of the plant, if possible.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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To water from the top, pour water over the soil, avoiding wetting the leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Adding it cold can help with emulsification, and splashing in some reserved pasta water can help bind the sauce for a glossy, silky coating on each noodle.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Having Palace Merano’s powerhouse arsenal of treatments, doctors, and culinary team on hand would certainly be worth splashing down some cash, not to mention the building’s stunning interiors.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Properly extinguish outdoor fires by drowning them with plenty of water, and never leave a fire unattended.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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But now that regulations are here, brands and suppliers alike are drowning in it.—
Tara Donaldson,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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April 20 – May 20 Pausing long enough to hear your inner voice could be illuminating now.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Pausing long enough to hear your inner voice could be illuminating now.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, two devastating challenges not readily realized are flooding and future water scarcity affecting our farms and ranches.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Edwards, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves and was named the game’s most valuable player, gave all the credit to Wembanyama for lighting the competitive juices of his fellow All-Stars.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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People were lighting their stoves, there would be a hot meal tonight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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With Demna‘s first runway show for Gucci only a few weeks away, sentiment seems to be brightening around prospects for Kering‘s linchpin luxury property, which accounts for 39 percent of group sales.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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This will help the aurora’s colors maintain a lush appearance without brightening the black sky.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Bathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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