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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
Native Americans used it for cooking some 10,000 years ago, and ancient Greeks and Romans used hot springs to heat their baths.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Visitors come to the former silver-mining town for its renowned baths, strolling the pedestrian-only city center in yukata (a summer kimono) garb.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
And baths were not the only time the two mothers noticed a tint to the water coming out of their taps.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
The spa also offers an array of signature treatments worth exploring—from wellness rituals (like the Signature Bamford Treatment, which includes a footbath, massage, and assisted yogic breathing) to body rituals (mud baths, sauna wraps) and facials (including a luxurious 24K gold option).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Sound healing — also known as sound baths, journeys, immersions and meditations — is the use of instruments to move listeners into therapeutic brainwave states.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Perhaps having actual days of training between competitive matches, not just tactical walk-throughs and ice baths, could be an advantage for new signings bedding into the league.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Underlining the hotel’s focus on wellness and mindfulness, there is a spa lounge with holistic treatments available including massages and therapy baths, and a relaxation space that brings to mind the sci-fi ambience of a futuristic starship.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
In Germany, baths aren’t just a Baden-Baden thing.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Visitors come to the former silver-mining town for its renowned baths, strolling the pedestrian-only city center in yukata (a summer kimono) garb.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
And baths were not the only time the two mothers noticed a tint to the water coming out of their taps.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
The spa also offers an array of signature treatments worth exploring—from wellness rituals (like the Signature Bamford Treatment, which includes a footbath, massage, and assisted yogic breathing) to body rituals (mud baths, sauna wraps) and facials (including a luxurious 24K gold option).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Sound healing — also known as sound baths, journeys, immersions and meditations — is the use of instruments to move listeners into therapeutic brainwave states.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Perhaps having actual days of training between competitive matches, not just tactical walk-throughs and ice baths, could be an advantage for new signings bedding into the league.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Underlining the hotel’s focus on wellness and mindfulness, there is a spa lounge with holistic treatments available including massages and therapy baths, and a relaxation space that brings to mind the sci-fi ambience of a futuristic starship.
—Stephen Kelly, TheWeek, 26 Mar. 2026
In Germany, baths aren’t just a Baden-Baden thing.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baths
Noun
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The delays affected a range of disaster-response functions, including housing inspections, temporary sheltering and crisis counseling, and slowed the distribution of aid tied to major events such as the July 2025 Texas floods and Hurricane Helene.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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House Bill 752 is thought to be the strictest law in the nation concerning gendered bathrooms, locker rooms and changing facilities.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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Suites include bathrooms of deep and contrasting two-tone marble, from the large rain shower to his-and-hers sinks, and a seating area with sectional.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Excessive rain caused torrents of water to wash out homes, damage roads, and threaten to burst a dam, sparking an emergency evacuation of thousands in Oahu on March 20.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Lightning made the sky as bright as day, the thunder was a continuous crash, and torrents of rain poured down.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the stadium’s concourse, concession areas and restrooms will be drastically expanded.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Plan a picnic, bring snacks, remember sunscreen, know where the restrooms are.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Baths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baths. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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