lave

Definition of lavenext
as in to wash
to flow along or against the cold water from the stream gently laved her burned fingers

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Verb
  • Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
    Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Joe Kramm | Courtesy of Francis Interiors New York City apartment kitchens are infamously small, and often bathed in white in an attempt to expand the look.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Day broke, bathing everything in light, and so great was the vitality of the early-morning sun that even the unhappy city seemed to smile a wan, sad smile.
    Vasily Grossman, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
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  • Not all lip balms offer the kind of long-lasting hydration this one does.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
  • Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic in West Michigan when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 June 2026
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  • As extreme heat hits Boston, residents are finding ways to stay cool, from splashing in Frog Pond to stocking up on water at Fenway Park, while city officials and utility crews urge people to take precautions.
    Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 1 July 2026
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“Lave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lave. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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