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as in wetting
to make wet
bathe your contact lens with the solution before inserting them
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as in illumining
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 bathing
Water from handwashing, rinsing produce or bathing (without harsh chemicals) can be reused for watering plants or cleaning.
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Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
His son, Davonte Ford, was his full-time caregiver — bathing Michael, administering his medications and dutifully responding to the dips and peaks in Michael’s blood sugar.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Run the bathroom exhaust fan after showering or bathing to dry the room more quickly.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
The placement of a birdbath is important, because a bird that is bathing or that has just bathed and is preening is vulnerable to predators.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The Domino Park festival also featured a library of bathing, with books on the spiritual experience of bathing, including those donated by bathhouse owners, Hammond says.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Anyone who has tried bathing a toddler in anything other than a bathtub knows the struggle.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
The letter flagged specific areas of concern, including a high proportion of New York's Medicaid beneficiaries receiving personal care services related to daily living activities like bathing, grooming and meal preparation.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
And bathing a cat, especially with scented soaps, can mask that scent, which can cause stress and anxiety.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2026
Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
His son, Davonte Ford, was his full-time caregiver — bathing Michael, administering his medications and dutifully responding to the dips and peaks in Michael’s blood sugar.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Run the bathroom exhaust fan after showering or bathing to dry the room more quickly.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
The placement of a birdbath is important, because a bird that is bathing or that has just bathed and is preening is vulnerable to predators.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The Domino Park festival also featured a library of bathing, with books on the spiritual experience of bathing, including those donated by bathhouse owners, Hammond says.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2026
Anyone who has tried bathing a toddler in anything other than a bathtub knows the struggle.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
The letter flagged specific areas of concern, including a high proportion of New York's Medicaid beneficiaries receiving personal care services related to daily living activities like bathing, grooming and meal preparation.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
And bathing a cat, especially with scented soaps, can mask that scent, which can cause stress and anxiety.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathing
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An employee shifted from cleaning floors to handling a container of food without washing hands.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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To save them, remove the mold by washing them thoroughly with water to remove surface fungi, then spray them with a diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide (1 part hydrogen peroxide to 2 parts water).—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 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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When cleaning your upholstered headboard, avoid over-wetting it.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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The family fed the elephants, prepared their food, gave mud baths, and ended the visit splashing in the river.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
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So instead of splashing around in new pools on Day 1, the Broncos ran it back.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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The costs cascade, drowning students in their wake.—
Lance Christensen,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Elevated surf also frequently results in strong rip currents which can drag people away from the shore and possibly result in drowning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Researchers have discovered an extraordinary underwater cache of shipwrecks across 328 feet of seafloor in northeastern Libya, illuminating a once-thriving ancient port.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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This cute ceramic tree with a bunny on top and LED lights is a nice choice for illuminating your home as Easter Sunday draws to a close.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The weight of vying for the prestigious award came flooding in all at once.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Money from artificial intelligence companies is flooding into the 2026 midterms.—
Dan Merica,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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Also honored were Austin citizen and actor Sonny Carl Davis (Thelma & Louise, Fast Times at Ridgemont High) and the 25th anniversary of Spy Kids, which received the Star of Texas Award; that production lighting a wick to the types of tentpoles which could be shot deep in the heart of Texas.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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But instead of simply coating the offending area with air freshener or lighting a candle to mask the odor, learn how to address unwanted smells at the source.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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If your grout isn't horrendous with dirt or stains, this might be a great cleaner for brightening the lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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With sisters that specialize in this ilk of blonde, Elizabeth Olsen's beige old money is broken up only by some brightening highlights within her wispy bangs.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Bathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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