as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
covered the victim's burns with bathed bandages
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as in drowned
to make wet
bathe your contact lens with the solution before inserting them
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as in illumined
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 bathed
Katie Riley, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Customers can still get Bleu Bear dishes like the salmon sashimi wrapped around apple, or the yellowtail sashimi bathed in yuzu soy sauce.
—Ella Gonzales
march 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
Instead, a rare Frank Gehry plywood coffee table graces reception, bathed with the warm glow of a Noguchi lamp.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
Expansive glazing throughout connects the interior with the exterior and ensures all within is bathed in natural light.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Either way, as totality deepens and the moon grows dimmer, try increasing magnification and focus on some of the moon’s famous features bathed in red light, such as Tycho crater rays and the rugged Apennine Mountains.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Diners go for the yellowtail, tuna and amberjack bathed in shallow pools of citrus soy sauce or spicy yuzu.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
The masaman curry was pretty classic — potatoes and meat bathed in a coconutty red curry.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
The Luiseño Indigenous people bathed in the springs’ mineral waters since time immemorial, and one of the site’s original owners, Fritz Guenther, built a bathhouse and a couple of cottages there in 1902—essentially, the area's first wellness resort.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
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The boneless buffalo wings are slightly larger than a nugget, with a crunchy coating and bathed in a spicy house made buffalo sauce.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Customers can still get Bleu Bear dishes like the salmon sashimi wrapped around apple, or the yellowtail sashimi bathed in yuzu soy sauce.
—Ella Gonzales
march 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
Instead, a rare Frank Gehry plywood coffee table graces reception, bathed with the warm glow of a Noguchi lamp.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
Expansive glazing throughout connects the interior with the exterior and ensures all within is bathed in natural light.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Either way, as totality deepens and the moon grows dimmer, try increasing magnification and focus on some of the moon’s famous features bathed in red light, such as Tycho crater rays and the rugged Apennine Mountains.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Diners go for the yellowtail, tuna and amberjack bathed in shallow pools of citrus soy sauce or spicy yuzu.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
The masaman curry was pretty classic — potatoes and meat bathed in a coconutty red curry.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
The Luiseño Indigenous people bathed in the springs’ mineral waters since time immemorial, and one of the site’s original owners, Fritz Guenther, built a bathhouse and a couple of cottages there in 1902—essentially, the area's first wellness resort.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathed
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The production design by Annie Beauchamp (Top of the Lake, On Becoming a God in Central Florida) is both recognizably grounded and subtly weird, and the camerawork of Lol Crawley (The Brutalist) is attuned to the liminal disconnect as well as the saturated palette.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bubble teas may also contain tea extract powder and non-dairy creamers, which could add saturated fat.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, avoid cross-contamination with the shellstock in your kitchen by making sure that your surfaces are properly sanitized and hands are washed well with warm water and soap.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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All produce, even organic, should be washed before peeling so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from a knife onto the fruit or vegetable.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Veronica Gutierrez brought her husband, her sister and her mother for support, but when grainy security footage began to play during the prosecutor’s opening statement Monday, their sobs drowned out his voice.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes the most beautiful notes are drowned out.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles actress has been laying low since giving birth last summer, albeit making a surprise appearance in a nude optical illusion corset dress that appeared to be dripping with blood at a special Jennifer’s Body event in October.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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The snow had turned to rain and sleet, and everything was dripping.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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Brewed saffron water is also splashed between the layers for extra flavor and fragrance.—
Farideh Sadeghin,
Saveur,
19 Mar. 2026
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When Texas men’s basketball guard Tramon Mark splashed a jumper Tuesday night with a second left to give his team a 68-66 lead, fans inside University of Dayton Arena leapt to their feet, losing their minds.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Lightly wet a microfiber cloth with warm water, being careful not to over-soak it.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 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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The Modern Wing is illuminated in stunning natural light that brilliantly showcases its contemporary works.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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That’s illuminated in more than the record.—
Sam McDowell
Updated March 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Prepare homemade tiger nut milk (horchata) by blending soaked tiger nuts with water.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Bathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathed. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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