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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Recent Examples of lave To Eastward San Diego’s heights Stretch downward to the bay Which coyly laves her with the waves Wherein the dolphins play. San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2019
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  • While washing his hands, three men inside allegedly began harassing him about his jewelry before he was struck on the head and assaulted while trying to leave the restroom, the suit states. 2024-25 NBA CONFERENCE TITLE ODDS: WHICH TEAMS WILL MAKE THE NBA FINALS?
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Also, Parachute recommends washing your towels before their first use to remove its silicone coating.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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  • In the case of a lunar eclipse, that means the moon is bathed in a reddish glow—hence the blood moon handle.
    Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The weather begins to warm and the city is bathed in pink and white blossoms.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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  • And the brand’s cream blush is a standout because each shade gives your cheeks and lips a natural glow of color that brightens up your whole look.
    Allure Editors, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Swift is often closely watched at games, with people filming her every move, attempting to lip read her conversations and even noticing when her jewellery slips off.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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  • The difference maker is weather sealing—the WR version of the lens includes internal seals that protect it from dust and splash ingress, and includes a fluorine coat on the front element that makes the glass easier to clean.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Chalamet, 29, wore a custom Givenchy butter yellow suit that consisted of a collared button-up shirt, double-breasted blazer and trousers splashed in a bright pastel hue.
    Justine Fisher, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025

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“Lave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lave. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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