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laved

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verb

past tense of lave
as in washed
to flow along or against the cold water from the stream gently laved her burned fingers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laved
Adjective
  • According to the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University, by late June of that year, the state saw extremely low stream flows, rapidly depleted reservoirs, and severe agricultural impacts to wheat, cattle and irrigated crops.
    Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • There is about 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture, hay production and grazing.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The Earth Tone Collection currently offers several neutral colors—desert sand, warm beige, dune taupe, washed khaki, dusty olive, soft clay, muted terracotta and light stone—and the clients can create other custom colors.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Hands washed, face refreshed, maybe a little skincare moment.
    Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Anders took his image of Earthrise over a lunar surface bathed in sunlight, but that won't be the case for Artemis 2.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The spacious but cocoon-like rooms are bathed in wood tones.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The thermal barrier on the bottom of the capsule had enough margin to withstand the charring, and the spacecraft safely splashed down.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
  • When not splashed with colorful tiles, the floors are covered in handmade rugs; ornate decor shipped from Alexandria brings old-world charm; intricate crown molding highlights the tall, stately ceilings.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • By foraging, burrowing into crevices and tapping into air pockets and moist pools in the soil, hyphae can access nutrients that the shrub cannot.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Select a spot with moist but well-draining soil.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The study also found that the highest lead levels appeared in first-draw samples — water that had been sitting in pipes for several hours — while concentrations dropped after the tap was flushed.
    Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Glowing skin, flushed cheeks, and subtle sculpting were the key trends, like Cara Delevingne's subtle pigments or Chase Infiniti’s glossy nude lip.
    Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • On a record so steeped in the perceptions of others, the thought is both encouraging and slightly terrifying.
    Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Is there an Adult Swim show more steeped in bodily fluids?
    Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Magnus shook his head, his damp hair flopping against the back of his neck.
    Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
  • For non-removable cushions, use a damp cloth paired with an appropriate cleaner and work in sections.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Laved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laved. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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