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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
Guests can try their hand at rice planting or bathing the resident water buffalo (a pampered pink-and-black pair).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Authorities say the fish have not been sighted in bathing areas at Greek island resorts.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
On hot days the beach was fine for sun bathing after a quick dip in the bracing water.
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Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
She is seen bathing and tending to her daughter, Nala, similar to the way Cancer protects and cares for the people closest to them.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Instead of bathing in a sanitizing solution when not in use, the wet wiping clothes rested on a food prep table.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Use a squeegee after bathing to remove excess water from shower walls, doors, and the floor.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Even outside of his music career, Tree remained an ambitious and creative individual, from bathing in a tub full of hot Cheetos for a laugh or setting the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest kick scooter in 2020 for real.
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Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
The ghostly, glowing image appears at a monumental size, bathing the faces of those who look out at it in a blue-green light.
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Jenny Odell,
Longreads,
2 June 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Authorities say the fish have not been sighted in bathing areas at Greek island resorts.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
On hot days the beach was fine for sun bathing after a quick dip in the bracing water.
—
Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
She is seen bathing and tending to her daughter, Nala, similar to the way Cancer protects and cares for the people closest to them.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Instead of bathing in a sanitizing solution when not in use, the wet wiping clothes rested on a food prep table.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Use a squeegee after bathing to remove excess water from shower walls, doors, and the floor.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Even outside of his music career, Tree remained an ambitious and creative individual, from bathing in a tub full of hot Cheetos for a laugh or setting the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest kick scooter in 2020 for real.
—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
The ghostly, glowing image appears at a monumental size, bathing the faces of those who look out at it in a blue-green light.
—
Jenny Odell,
Longreads,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathing
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Add the sheets to the dryer immediately after washing to prevent mildew—don't let damp sheets sit in the machine.
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After the father left the family, Nan Blyth supported herself and two daughters by washing clothes and working in beauty parlors.
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Joanna Shoulder received the beating as discipline for wetting her bed, according to a homicide detective’s account of his interview of the girl’s father described in an arrest warrant affidavit.
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
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Nothing can prepare you for the album art writ large on the inside flap, but the lavish haircut photos galore and commentary from folks like producer Bob Rock and then-bassist Jason Newsted are illuminating.
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In the background, the soft morning sunlight casts a warm glow, illuminating a spread of orange juice, tea, and a baguette sandwich with butter and jam.
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Canal Saint Martin in Paris drew throngs Sunday splashing and diving off a bridge, despite authorities’ attempts to control the crowds.
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If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.
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Olivia Taylor, the assistant manager of the swim school, says clearing up misconceptions about what drowning actually looks like and getting anyone comfortable in and around the water, are some of the most important parts of teaching someone how to swim.
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Forty-three years ago on June 29, Delaney — the promising Chiefs running back who was the 1981 AFC Rookie of the Year — died trying to save three children drowning in a park in Monroe, Louisiana.
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Opt for sconces and hanging lights, rather than lamps or lighting pieces that take up floorspace.
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The key difference is that rather than suggesting preset visuals, the AI Camera Assistant is ostensibly reacting to the scene, subject, and lighting to dynamically suggest the best alterations for that specific moment — that’s the AI of it all.
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Harold remembers crowds flooding in the day the doors opened.
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At the same time, severe thunderstorms continue across the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with flooding concerns stretching from the Rockies into the Mid-Atlantic.
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If your grout isn't horrendous with dirt or stains, this might be a great cleaner for brightening the lines.
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Lastly, citrus peel helps with collagen and elastin production in addition to brightening dull under-eyes.
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“Bathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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