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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
One report detailed a staff member bathing a senior who was in hospice care with the window blinds open so that anyone in the garden outside could see.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
These students are building devices to make everyday activities like bathing, playing, and reading more accessible and fun.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
There is perhaps no better way to romance the most quotidian of self-care tasks—bathing—than by performing the daily ritual inside of a sculpture.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Floor to ceiling windows gaze out upon the Dyhólaey peninsula’s beauty while bathing the space in natural light.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
Their labor includes essential care for adults like managing medications, coordinating care appointments and assisting with other needs like bathing, dressing and navigating insurance claims, Myechia Minter-Jordan, CEO of AARP, said during a press briefing on the research.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Regularly wiping your pet down, bathing them with anti-itch shampoos, and using HEPA air purifiers can help reduce allergen exposure.
—Trisha Easto, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Water from handwashing, rinsing produce or bathing (without harsh chemicals) can be reused for watering plants or cleaning.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Run the bathroom exhaust fan after showering or bathing to dry the room more quickly.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
These students are building devices to make everyday activities like bathing, playing, and reading more accessible and fun.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
There is perhaps no better way to romance the most quotidian of self-care tasks—bathing—than by performing the daily ritual inside of a sculpture.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Floor to ceiling windows gaze out upon the Dyhólaey peninsula’s beauty while bathing the space in natural light.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026
Their labor includes essential care for adults like managing medications, coordinating care appointments and assisting with other needs like bathing, dressing and navigating insurance claims, Myechia Minter-Jordan, CEO of AARP, said during a press briefing on the research.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Regularly wiping your pet down, bathing them with anti-itch shampoos, and using HEPA air purifiers can help reduce allergen exposure.
—Trisha Easto, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Water from handwashing, rinsing produce or bathing (without harsh chemicals) can be reused for watering plants or cleaning.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Run the bathroom exhaust fan after showering or bathing to dry the room more quickly.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathing
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To maintain balayage color, it is recommended to avoid washing hair for three days post-application and use hair masks or natural hair oil to keep the color vibrant.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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In college, that morphed into her providing free detergent for those washing their clothes.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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When cleaning your upholstered headboard, avoid over-wetting it.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Artemis 2 will come home on Day 10 of the mission, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Once the spacecraft is past that danger zone, eight parachutes will slow the spacecraft down even more before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.—
Brendan Byrne,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Juno Beach Police Department released audio from several 911 calls placed that day, including one from Emily Jennings, who said her husband was drowning.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The official cause of death listed on the crew member’s death certificate, which was obtained by TMZ, states that Meadows died from drowning with probable hypothermia and submersion of his body in cold water.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Tensions begin to rise early in the month with the full moon in Libra on April 1, illuminating the imbalances in our relationships and commitments while urging us to acknowledge where our ability to compromise has turned into resentment.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Emergency lights shone from rescue boats, illuminating the windows.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Philadelphia adjusted at the break, pushing fullbacks higher and flooding the midfield, and Charlotte had no response.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Just weeks after reopening, flooding due to rainfall forced the mine to close yet again.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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People were playing music, like lighting small bonfires and stuff, trying to light the area.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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In recent weeks, your social life has been lighting off the fireworks, Taurus!—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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First, find Copernicus shining brightly 10 degrees above the lunar equator, brightening the dark basaltic plains on the western lunar surface, and Tycho, which dominates the southern hemisphere of Earth's natural satellite around the full moon phase.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ferulic acid boosts that brightening trio, while niacinamide and tangerine peel extract help even things out over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathing. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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