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
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
For each song, the singer was bathed in red stage lights to match her high-octane energy.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathed
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Their quality, richly saturated and startlingly clear, transformed the market for the stone worldwide and earned Sauer widespread plaudits for both championing their use and stretching the definition of what an emerald could do.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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These glazes result in the gorgeous, deeply saturated colors zellige tiles are known for, but that color comes with a downside.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Surfaces that may have touched the cheese should be washed and sanitized with hot, soapy water.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Hands are meant to be washed before and directly after handling raw meat.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nevertheless, higher gasoline prices have drowned out any hope of a rate cut among the chattering classes.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those who yelled were drowned out by the chanting and singing.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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There’s a fabulous art deco bar, dripping chandeliers, and gold chinoiserie wallpaper by Timorous Beasties.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another late work, Color Wheel, 2018–19, comprises a group of thirty massive canvases arranged in a circle, each a vivid, monochromatic shade atop which has been painted a single, dripping bar of complementary hue.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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Once Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin planted the American flag at Tranquility Base and then splashed down (with Michael Collins) back on Earth, the primary goal of Apollo was met.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Travelers waiting hours stuck in lines snaking through baggage claim and outside the terminal building have been featured on television and splashed across the internet.—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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The gray curtains behind him were illuminated by bright blue lights, giving the slightest hint of performance at an otherwise typical medical conference.—
Alexandra Sifferlin,
The Atlantic,
31 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 4 Apr. 2026.
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