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as in to wet
to make wet
bathe your contact lens with the solution before inserting them
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as in to illumine
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 bathe
Sara rushes out to Trailer D, where workers sit one after another in front of screens, their faces bathed in blue.
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Laila Lalami, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Sardi’s, so synonymous with that time on Broadway, is bathed in a golden glow, the piano trilling through its empty space.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
What might’ve seemed pithy or condescending in another movie becomes downright gorgeous, as each interviewee is bathed in monochromatic light, and shines like a precious jewel.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
One source of water for wildlife to drink and bathe in, which could be a birdbath, rain garden, a seasonal pool or natural water sources like rivers and lakes that are near but not on a property.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
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Laila Lalami, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Sardi’s, so synonymous with that time on Broadway, is bathed in a golden glow, the piano trilling through its empty space.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
What might’ve seemed pithy or condescending in another movie becomes downright gorgeous, as each interviewee is bathed in monochromatic light, and shines like a precious jewel.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
One source of water for wildlife to drink and bathe in, which could be a birdbath, rain garden, a seasonal pool or natural water sources like rivers and lakes that are near but not on a property.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathe
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While washing his hands, three men inside allegedly began harassing him about his jewelry before he was struck on the head and assaulted while trying to leave the restroom, the suit states. 2024-25 NBA CONFERENCE TITLE ODDS: WHICH TEAMS WILL MAKE THE NBA FINALS?—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Also, Parachute recommends washing your towels before their first use to remove its silicone coating.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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Firefighters instead tried to aim water right into the back of the garbage truck without wetting the CNG cylinders nearby on the roof.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Feb. 2025
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Hertz and his men moved behind the restaurant, trying to wet the ground and tearing down a fence that would just provide more fuel to the fire.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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The lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The bar was illumined by candles and an uplit line of mostly esoteric liquors along the full-length mirror against the back wall.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2024
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This blends well with many skin tones, not drowning out paler skin tones as brighter reds might do.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ovechkin’s goal did not get much of a big reaction since the Rangers are still in the playoff race and visiting fans do not show up at Madison Square Garden in enough of a group to drown out the home crowd.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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This was really illuminating in terms of geopolitical outcomes and the impact on business across borders.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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This philosophy illuminates why Vaz’s long-term goals are focused on professional success and meaningful community impact.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Granular products must be scratched lightly into the soil and watered deeply down into the root zone.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hydrate by watering thoroughly, using slightly warm or tepid water.—
Betty Cahill,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
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The way the room is lit, the pacing of the evening, the way a dish is introduced, the way our team gets to know our guests - these small things create the overall experience.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Make a massive ‘SOS’ or light a fire to create smoke.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hurricanes did flood the region in late summer 2024, but before that, the Carolinas were experiencing a flash drought.—
Lauren Lowman,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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In recent days, the page has been flooded with stories and comments from foreign service officers detailing how recent events have uprooted their lives.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Bathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathe. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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