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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
After bathing, wipe up any water from the floor to prevent mold and mildew from forming.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
But these events unfold with minimal theatrics — the film’s most shocking development takes place entirely off-screen — as Meeks chooses instead to focus on their aftermath, bathing it in the cool blue light of early morning.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 25 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
Combining the observations and testing helped the team test whether or not bathing influences the macaque holobiont—a biological system made up of a host and all of the parasites and microbes associated with it.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
Um, and hanging out and, and bathing in the magic of music.
—Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2026
These immigrants have taken care of her every day for two years by dressing her, helping her eat, engaging with her, bathing her.
—Ellen Watters, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
The film, directed by renowned German New Wave artist and filmmaker Ulrike Ottinger, is the latest retelling of the story of Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Báthory, a real-life aristocrat accused of bathing in the blood of virgins to retain her youth.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
The new Ligne des Plages bus line stops at all bathing spots on summer weekends.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
But these events unfold with minimal theatrics — the film’s most shocking development takes place entirely off-screen — as Meeks chooses instead to focus on their aftermath, bathing it in the cool blue light of early morning.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 25 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
Combining the observations and testing helped the team test whether or not bathing influences the macaque holobiont—a biological system made up of a host and all of the parasites and microbes associated with it.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
Um, and hanging out and, and bathing in the magic of music.
—Outside Online, 21 Jan. 2026
These immigrants have taken care of her every day for two years by dressing her, helping her eat, engaging with her, bathing her.
—Ellen Watters, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
The film, directed by renowned German New Wave artist and filmmaker Ulrike Ottinger, is the latest retelling of the story of Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Báthory, a real-life aristocrat accused of bathing in the blood of virgins to retain her youth.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
The new Ligne des Plages bus line stops at all bathing spots on summer weekends.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathing
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City officials pointed to health concerns — such as a lack of hand-washing stations and health permits — as reasons for more restrictive oversight.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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How Freezing Your Clothes Works While washing a garment is the easiest solution, most of the time the clothing targeted by the moth larvae—like wool, cashmere, and silk—is not suitable for typical laundering, which is where deep freezing comes into play.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Some other unconventional methods include steaming the fabric to soften the threads and then stretch, as well as wetting the garment and then pining it down at the correct size, like how crocheters stretch out granny squares.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Now add a blob of water, wetting some of the sand.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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Currently, sewage and industrial waste drops from culvert pipes onto rocks below, creating splashing that releases airborne pollutants.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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As for tools, Byatt employs a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, some plastic wrap to control splashing once the buttermilk separates from the fat solids, and a bowl of ice water to help rinse out the last remaining buttermilk.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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Those that don’t will continue drowning in data while feeling increasingly blind.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The body horror depicted in the 11-episode first season is a sight to behold, from botched facelifts to the varied beauty births, the season is drowning in blood, guts, vomit and an abundance of other unseemly bodily fluids.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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February begins with snow on the ground in some parts of the world and a Snow Moon illuminating the night sky.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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The idea of an electric light bulb illuminating a room would be mesmerizing for many Americans at the time, but for Benjamin and first lady Caroline Harrison, bringing electricity into their home left them scared.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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At the park Friday, Hernandez spoke about her efforts to help address the problems, flooding the area with mobile home response teams, ex-gang members who try to de-escalate gang violence, otherwise known as peace ambassadors.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Survivor fans are flooding South Florida, and the center of the action is Jungle Island, where the new Survivor Ultimate Café offers challenges, themed food and official merchandise.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The limited engagement production features scenic design by Studio Bent, costumes by Sarah Laux, lighting by Cha See, sound design by Caroline Eng and music by Isobel Waller-Bridge.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Improve lighting with table lamps, reading lights, and motion sensors in key areas.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 Feb. 2026
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Also inside are soothing Centella Asiatica, which brings down inflammation, with a powerful blend of tranexamic acid, kojic acid, niacinamide, and azelaic acid (essentially a Who's Who of brightening ingredients).—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Moreover, white clothing and linens also typically thrive in warmer water (depending on fabric) and may benefit from brightening agents that may be too harsh for colored fabrics.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Bathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathing. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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