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as in floods
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
after a night in that tropical heat I was practically drowning in a bath of sweat
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as in bathrooms
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
retired to the upstairs bath to freshen up
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Recent Examples of baths
Sometimes there are six of them in there, with a few taking full-on baths, the others drinking and thinking about life, and telling each other to move over.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Two guest suites are on the main level, while a huge primary suite upstairs features a fireside sitting area, a private balcony, and dual dressing rooms and baths.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Werner says Sweden has cold showers, ice baths, cold drinks, sprays, cold towels, ice bags and ice vests available to players.
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Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
In the 1800s, an entrepreneur opened cowboy baths using the hot springs for pioneers traveling West, and this eventually evolved into some boarding rooms and then the hotel.
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Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Bird baths should be dumped and refilled every few days, too.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
The wet circuit takes its inspiration from ancient Roman baths.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The baths were built in 1860 and have been in continuous use ever since; three of the cottages on the current property date from 1852.
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Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
More like a small city, larger than Pompeii, Hadrian’s Palace boasted a sprawling display of 30 monumental buildings, including palaces, libraries, baths, and theaters.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Two guest suites are on the main level, while a huge primary suite upstairs features a fireside sitting area, a private balcony, and dual dressing rooms and baths.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Werner says Sweden has cold showers, ice baths, cold drinks, sprays, cold towels, ice bags and ice vests available to players.
—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
In the 1800s, an entrepreneur opened cowboy baths using the hot springs for pioneers traveling West, and this eventually evolved into some boarding rooms and then the hotel.
—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Bird baths should be dumped and refilled every few days, too.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
The wet circuit takes its inspiration from ancient Roman baths.
—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The baths were built in 1860 and have been in continuous use ever since; three of the cottages on the current property date from 1852.
—
Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
More like a small city, larger than Pompeii, Hadrian’s Palace boasted a sprawling display of 30 monumental buildings, including palaces, libraries, baths, and theaters.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baths
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In the past, it's been falsely linked with everything from hurricanes to floods, wildfires and alien abductions.
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Deadly floods are common in parts of Africa, which is among the regions most vulnerable to extreme weather events despite being responsible for a small fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
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The home includes four bedrooms and five bathrooms, and was built in 2009.
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Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
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One significant problem, however, is that red dwarfs spit out harmful torrents of radiation in fierce gusts of their stellar winds, which can strip away a planet's atmosphere.
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Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said.
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At least 15 states now restrict transgender individuals from using public restrooms, including in government buildings and universities.
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These undeveloped sites typically lack amenities such as water, trash, or restrooms, though some have fire rings and picnic tables.
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“Baths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baths. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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