BATHING Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

bathing

verb

present participle of bathe

as in washing

to flow along or against the cool waters of the North Atlantic bathe the island's shores

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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 The famed Big 5 (elephants, buffalos, leopards, rhinos, and lions) are all easily spotted in these lands, but the diverse habitats provide opportunities for different behavioral sightings, from feeding to bathing and mating. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 The Traitors star could be seen posing nude from behind while bathing in an outdoor shower. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Inspectors found a caregiver bathing a nude and terminally ill patient in front of two roommates. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Each floor will have two neighborhoods, where staff will prepare meals for residents and assist residents with their daily needs, such as bathing and getting dressed. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Range of motion also plays a role in activities of daily living (ADLs), which include essential self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, and transferring from one place to another. — Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026 As sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere before reaching the lunar surface, blue light is scattered away while red wavelengths continue onward, bathing the moon in pinkish, copper and crimson tones. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Contaminants such as benzene, which can cause cancer, have been detected in plumbing and water systems after fires at concentrations capable of causing illness through drinking, bathing or showering. — Andrew J. Whelton, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 Birds are attracted to just about any water source, but most appreciate a shallow basin for bathing. — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

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Guidance from the American Academy of Ophthalmology emphasizes a wearer washing their hands thoroughly with fragrance-free soap and water before touching the eye area to insert lenses.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
An employee was washing and rinsing mixing bowls in the front hand wash sink.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of washing

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Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

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Typically, these accent lights would be accompanied with separate projectors that actually do the job of illuminating when driving at night.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026
If nothing else, The Steppe and Its Empires is illuminating as a catalog of comparable practices across these empires.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of illuminating

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Chandler Police Department spokesperson Sonu Wasu said Trigg was hospitalized after authorities responded to a drowning call on May 12.

— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Oliver has been away from Buffalo's facility for periods this summer in the aftermath of his son, also named Ed, drowning in June at a residential pool in Houston.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of drowning

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Since Harald's death Friday morning, tens of thousands of Norwegians have expressed their grief by laying flowers, writing cards and lighting candles in front of the royal palace in Oslo, where the coffin arrived late Friday from the hospital.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
The production has a terrific and beautifully detailed, multilevel, three-room scenic design by Patrick Mason, with costumes by Brad Dubois, lighting by Ginger Chody and sound by Jaden Guerrero.

— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighting

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The narrow harvest window and vitamin C plus niacinamide combination are what set it apart from other brightening serums on shelves.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
But while it’s been proven effective at tasks like brightening dingy whites and descaling coffee makers, does vinegar also work on bathroom odors, bacteria, and buildup?

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026