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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
Your backyard birds have enjoyed drinking water, splashing, and bathing in your birdbath for months but now freezing temperatures have arrived.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
This presents itself in varied forms, including bathing in boiling water and even breaking down to her students.
—Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
So, you may be disappointed to find out that bathing daily will not lead to a dramatic transformation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Avoid bathing your dog, if possible, because washing too often could remove essential oils.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
However, cats are very good at keeping themselves clean, so bathing them is not necessary for their hygiene.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
As always, Kane was modest after the game, focusing on the team rather than bathing in personal accolades.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Even Viola's epic opening wardrobe from costume designer Paul Tazewell and a gorgeous purple glow bathing the stage from lighting designer Justin Townsend can only do so much.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2024
That meant walking, dressing, toileting, eating, bathing, and getting in and out of bed onto a chair.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
This presents itself in varied forms, including bathing in boiling water and even breaking down to her students.
—Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
So, you may be disappointed to find out that bathing daily will not lead to a dramatic transformation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Avoid bathing your dog, if possible, because washing too often could remove essential oils.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
However, cats are very good at keeping themselves clean, so bathing them is not necessary for their hygiene.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
As always, Kane was modest after the game, focusing on the team rather than bathing in personal accolades.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Even Viola's epic opening wardrobe from costume designer Paul Tazewell and a gorgeous purple glow bathing the stage from lighting designer Justin Townsend can only do so much.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2024
That meant walking, dressing, toileting, eating, bathing, and getting in and out of bed onto a chair.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bathing
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In general, experts also recommend steps such as washing your hands and making sure foods that need to be refrigerated don't sit out too long.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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If bitten by an animal suspected of carrying the virus, health officials advise washing the wound thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes and immediately seeking medical attention.CBS News, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Your backyard birds have enjoyed drinking water, splashing, and bathing in your birdbath for months but now freezing temperatures have arrived.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Streamers like Netflix and Disney have been splashing the cash of late in crucial regions like Korea and India, as the next season of Squid Game gets set for launch.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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The more vigorous the struggle to escape, the more debt that consumes the drowning victim.Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
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For instance, children who remember a previous death by drowning may hold a fear of swimming in the present day.Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Broken bulbs can also prevent the light string from illuminating, and may increase the risk of electrocution, fire, or short circuits.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition to illuminating truths, this is a powerful moment to release outdated relationship patterns that no longer resonate with you.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Reports in British media suggest the area was affected by flooding at the time of the incident, as Storm Darragh battered the United Kingdom with strong winds and rain over the weekend.Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Plenty of the end-of-year lists flooding your algorithm, including others of ours, are group-thinks, and the collective wisdom of the hive mind has obvious value.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Summary Many social media influencers tout rice water as an anti-aging and skin-brightening miracle.Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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That includes controversial technologies used to reflect sunlight back into space, primarily by sending reflective particles into the atmosphere or by brightening clouds.Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Bathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bathing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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