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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
As Gemma and Mark flee, a red light begins to strobe the hallways, bathing the sterile white walls in red.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
That shadow isn’t perfect, so sunbeams sneak around the shadow’s edges, bathing the moon in warm hues.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
The woman was bathed in light and huddled over in grief.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
The bright and airy interior is bathed in just two colors, white and black, which adds an almost space-age feel to the place.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
That shadow isn’t perfect, so sunbeams sneak around the shadow’s edges, bathing the moon in warm hues.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
The woman was bathed in light and huddled over in grief.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
The bright and airy interior is bathed in just two colors, white and black, which adds an almost space-age feel to the place.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathe
Verb
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An employee was seen sneezing directly into their hand and returning to work without washing their hands.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because what’s really getting washed is the film as the paint rests safely beneath it.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Han recommends wetting a beauty sponge to add extra coverage to smaller areas of concern, including your hairline and around your nose.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
29 Mar. 2025
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Austin threatened McMahon with a toy gun, leading to a memorable moment at the expense of McMahon wetting himself.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 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 lighting illumines each river in brilliantly bright backdrop colors.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The swimmer drowned about 4:45 p.m. in the river near the 2500 block of Roberts Cut Off Road.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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In one of the most stunning miracles in all of biblical literature, God parts the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to cross but causes the waters to rejoin when the Egyptian army enters, drowning the dictator and his army.—
Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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More than 1,000 twinkling candles will illuminate the stage.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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For example, the Kross Studio's Bat-Signal lamp illuminates, further immersing the collector into the universe of Gotham City and also conceals a dedicated space on his backside to safely store The Batman tourbillon or any other watch.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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So many spring cleaning tasks require ready access to water—watering lawns and garden beds, spraying down patios and pool decks, washing cars, and topping off pet bowls and birdbaths—and to keep up with these tasks and others that pop up, a reliable garden hose is a must.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Our readers had my mouth watering with their ideas!—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Engage Your Senses In a shared office environment, playing loud music or lighting a scented candle is frowned upon.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Think of those who sit in the dark and wait their turn, hoping and waiting for a light to light their path.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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While fans flooded his comments with well-wishes, the rapper’s message was clear: stay vigilant, because health is nothing to play with.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Salvage and cleanup work will continue this weekend as volunteers from nearby communities flood Moundville for a cleanup day to help the Botts and others impacted by the tornado.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Bathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathe. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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