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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Recent Examples of lave The running game had been ineffective through long stretches of the night, laving Cal with a rather lifeless attack. — Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, 27 Sep. 2019 Such ties lave little resemblance to alliances such as NATO, where participation is voluntary and leaders are democratically elected. — Loren Thompson, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022

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Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
The optimal times to use hair oil are before washing your hair or after a blow-dry.

— Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026

Definition of wash

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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

Definition of bathe

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Scents like Watermelon Whirl, Banana Blend, Berry Bliss and Tangerine Twirl are perfect for smelling delicious this summer, so shop the full collection now, which includes moisturizing body washes, travel-size perfume sprays and lip oil.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Not all lip balms offer the kind of long-lasting hydration this one does.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026

Definition of lip

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Instead of splashing photos of their designer gowns all over social media for fans to commend or criticize, the four brides have taken a beat.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
The shallow river's edge is also a playground for schoolchildren, who splash around for fun — and also are told by their parents to check fish traps.

— William McCarthy, NPR, 4 July 2026

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