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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
The Armorer says that after removing his helmet, he can only be redeemed by bathing in the Living Waters on Mandalore.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
That said, bathing regularly with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser can be helpful.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026
Notable activities include meditation, aerial yoga, myofascial release, sound healings and desert bathing.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
In the corner were two roofless latrines—one with the toilet and the other with a tap, bucket and footstool for bathing.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Lisa Lane is the founder of Rinseroo, which sells portable shower heads, bathtub, and sink attachments for cleaning, pet grooming, and bathing.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Lisa Lane is the founder of Rinseroo, which sells portable shower head, bathtub and sink attachments for cleaning, pet grooming, and bathing.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Floor-to-ceiling glass windows surround the apartment, bathing it in natural light.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Turn on your bathroom's exhaust fan after showering or bathing to prevent bacteria, mold, and mildew growth.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2026
That said, bathing regularly with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser can be helpful.
—Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026
Notable activities include meditation, aerial yoga, myofascial release, sound healings and desert bathing.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
In the corner were two roofless latrines—one with the toilet and the other with a tap, bucket and footstool for bathing.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Lisa Lane is the founder of Rinseroo, which sells portable shower heads, bathtub, and sink attachments for cleaning, pet grooming, and bathing.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Lisa Lane is the founder of Rinseroo, which sells portable shower head, bathtub and sink attachments for cleaning, pet grooming, and bathing.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Floor-to-ceiling glass windows surround the apartment, bathing it in natural light.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Turn on your bathroom's exhaust fan after showering or bathing to prevent bacteria, mold, and mildew growth.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathing
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So, the league is washing its hands of what the Chargers or any other teams might do to troll the Patriots.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Modern Perspectives on Laundry Sorting With the growing popularity of large-capacity front-loading washers in the late 1990s, consumers welcomed the possibility of washing all of the dirty laundry in the hamper at the same time.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Avoid wetting leaves and vines.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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To achieve the bright look, Davy used a ColourPop eyeshadow palette, wetting the shadows with some water and using a concealer brush to apply them.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Also use a mulch to keep the fungal spores from splashing between plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Kreischer and his crew take over the beach, stomping on the Carolina Panthers’ sand castle, cutting the line of the Falcons’ kite and splashing the Detroit Lions, Vikings and Packers with the wake of a jet ski.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The folks at the YMCA of Metro Denver believe that drowning deaths are completely preventable.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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An autopsy later determined that Perry died from acute effects of ketamine, as well as other contributing factors such as drowning, coronary artery disease and effects from buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 12th House of Reflection, illuminating private thoughts, old patterns, and instincts that have been waiting underneath the noise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Del Mar residents could hear noise from construction equipment and see bright lights illuminating work areas at night as part of the ongoing bluffs stabilization effort expected to continue there through mid-2027.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Now that oil prices are surging from the conflict with Iran, money is flooding into the state treasury and creating an uncomfortable situation for Democrats who oppose the war and would rather reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.—
Morgan Lee,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Later that summer, lingering moisture from Tropical Storm Mario contributed to flooding rains across portions of the southwestern United States on September 17-18, the hurricane center concluded in its post-storm report.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The 29-year-old Colombian winger/midfielder is one of the best goal scorers in the sport, currently lighting it up on the club level for Bayern Munich, after three years with Liverpool.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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McGill was convicted of murder after dousing a couple in gasoline and lighting them on fire in 2002.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The afternoon was brightening, the sun preparing to come through.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Blurring pores and fine lines is desirable, but this primer has color-correcting properties that take it one step further — covering redness, brightening dark undereyes, and creating an overall healthy-looking complexion.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathing. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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