Thesaurus results for LAVE

lave

verb

Definition of lave

as in to wash

to flow along or against the cold water from the stream gently laved her burned fingers

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Tatcha’s creamy cleanser gently washes the day away with an amino acid base, while Okinawa algae and hyaluronic acid deeply nourish the skin and replenish its water reserve.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
The only thing inspectors want touching handwash sinks is soapy water from hands being washed.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of wash

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In November, Feygin plans to host an event at the Wende Museum in Culver City, inviting other writers to share essays and poetry about their connections to bathing culture.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
White’s lyrics are bittersweet pinpricks, his keening vocals already in mourning of childhood’s end—of responsibility, of bathing yourself, in so many words, knowledge of death.

— Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of bathe

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An ultra-fine, barrier-reparative mist, under-eye patches, and lip balms are also essential—tucked away in a pouch inside my Alex Mill tote.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 19 July 2026
Meanwhile, Hyland, 35, shared a video of herself lip syncing the song on vacation in Puerto Rico with husband Wells Adams and friends.

— Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of lip

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That’s because new data says boomers are splashing their cash on vacations instead of setting it aside for future generations.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Beefy tomato slices splashed with buttermilk dressing and earthy, concentrated tomato vine vinegar.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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