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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
Saffire Freycinet, one of Australia’s flagship lodges, is debuting new three-bedroom villas, with heated pools, outdoor spa baths and sweeping views over Great Oyster Bay.
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Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This single-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and two baths.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
While the riots subsided days later, the dangerous delousing baths continued for decades after.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Warm, non-caffeinated beverages, like some tea, can help, but rapid temperature change, like hot baths, should be avoided.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 22 Jan. 2026
Some suites have large tubs and others have private Turkish baths, but all boast views of the Dolomites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Altogether, there are eight bedrooms and eight and a half baths, including six en-suite bedrooms.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 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
The garden expert suggests using distressed elements like benches, chairs, sculptures, and bird baths to add a timeless feel.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
This single-story home offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and two baths.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2026
While the riots subsided days later, the dangerous delousing baths continued for decades after.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Warm, non-caffeinated beverages, like some tea, can help, but rapid temperature change, like hot baths, should be avoided.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 22 Jan. 2026
Some suites have large tubs and others have private Turkish baths, but all boast views of the Dolomites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Altogether, there are eight bedrooms and eight and a half baths, including six en-suite bedrooms.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 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
The garden expert suggests using distressed elements like benches, chairs, sculptures, and bird baths to add a timeless feel.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baths
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Diving bell spiders, for example, trap air bubbles to survive underwater, while fire ants link their water-repellent bodies together to form floating rafts during floods.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Finally, as climate challenges grow, school meals can build local capacity, which can help communities endure droughts, floods, wars, and other crises.—
Reem Alabali Radovan,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Child-friendly features, from a travel crib to fireplace grates, will make your stay more comfortable; several separate bathrooms give everyone their own space; upscale amenities, like heated flooring and optional catering, make every day feel like a treat.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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Expect lots of wood paneling, mid-century modern touches, velvet furniture, and spacious white marble bathrooms with dreamy soaking tubs.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 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
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The courthouses will provide water and snacks and access to restrooms, and residents can bring their pets in cages or carriers.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The vents inside both restrooms were not functional.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated January 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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