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as in floods
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
after a night in that tropical heat I was practically drowning in a bath of sweat
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as in bathrooms
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
retired to the upstairs bath to freshen up
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Recent Examples of baths
That disruption may explain why people find temporary relief taking hot showers or baths.
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
The Roman baths of Lutetia and ancient rituals inspired it.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
The home includes six bedrooms, four baths and two half baths along with offices, family rooms and dining rooms.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Holding sway upstairs are four bedrooms, including a luxe primary suite with a fireplace, balcony, and dual walk-in closets and baths.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Mineral-rich mud pools, thermal baths, and sulfur springs are reminders of the island's volcanic origins.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Heat therapy involves applying heat to all or part of the body in a sauna, hot tub, or other methods like hot baths.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Gabriel Azorín Three friends in modern times and Roman soldiers confess their most heartfelt fears at the same thermal baths.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
The Roman baths of Lutetia and ancient rituals inspired it.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
The home includes six bedrooms, four baths and two half baths along with offices, family rooms and dining rooms.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Holding sway upstairs are four bedrooms, including a luxe primary suite with a fireplace, balcony, and dual walk-in closets and baths.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Mineral-rich mud pools, thermal baths, and sulfur springs are reminders of the island's volcanic origins.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Heat therapy involves applying heat to all or part of the body in a sauna, hot tub, or other methods like hot baths.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Gabriel Azorín Three friends in modern times and Roman soldiers confess their most heartfelt fears at the same thermal baths.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baths
Noun
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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As more of Kerrville’s four-legged community members were rescued, Kerrville Pets Alive began working alongside search-and-rescue teams to help retrieve animals who had died during the floods.—
Lesdy Hernandez,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The house features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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And then there are the Frog Lake huts, which are modern and cozy, with heat, electricity, beds, bathrooms and a full kitchen.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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In 2017, soaking storms led to flooding that caused $100 million in damage in downtown San Jose and the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people when the spillway at Oroville Dam, the nation’s tallest dam, in Butte County, partially collapsed under torrents of water.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Without intervention, water flows off the steep slopes in torrents, rapidly stripping away soil.—
Stephen Acabado,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In addition to restricting access to restrooms, locker rooms and showers in government buildings, the bill would also ban unisex multi-occupancy private spaces in buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments, and school districts, as well as public colleges and universities.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The new station would include a lounge, restrooms, and a high-end convenience market.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Baths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baths. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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