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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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laved

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adjective

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Verb
  • There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.
    Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The whole thing is bathed in a comforting mushroom gravy, which was perfect on a chilly night.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
  • These last two shots appear to be from the same scene as both figures are bathed in the same red light.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • One side of the 15-story Residence Inn by Marriott is splashed in bright orange, red and yellow paint depicting a portrait of country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash.
    Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
  • This sent Dillingham into a rage, an explosion caught on camera and splashed all over social media.
    Doug Haller, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Native to the northwest part of the state, this is a species that requires shade and moist soil in Southern California.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
  • While some container and bedding plants like moist soils, geraniums prefer drier conditions.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Skin color changes – either flushed or paler than usual.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
  • Symptoms reported by the USDA can include: Skin reactions include hives, itching, and flushed or pale skin.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • Ice cubes, steamers, or a damp cloth and iron can gently rehydrate and lift carpet fibers back into shape without damaging them.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
  • Time spent with Amos was like taking a damp cloth to dusty windows: in its wake, the world of nuance sprang forth.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, cool and clammy skin, dizziness, nausea, and muscle aches, and anyone suffering persistent symptoms should call 911 immediately, Boston official said.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 23 June 2025
  • Symptoms include nausea, tiredness, dizziness, headache, heavy sweating and cool, clammy skin.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
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“Laved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laved. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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