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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lave
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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.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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Apply lotion or cream soon after bathing to lock in hydration.
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Back on the east coast in New Jersey, six beaches are under swimming advisories due to a high level of enterococci, a type of bacteria that can indicate possible contamination from human or animal waste in bathing water, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
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Not all lip balms offer the kind of long-lasting hydration this one does.
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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.
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Zero Mostel, as Max Bialystock, then splashes a glass of water at Bloom to snap him out of it.
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Its wick-away fabric dries quickly when splashed and sweeps sweat away from skin.
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“Lave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lave. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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