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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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Adjective
  • The Indus basin supplies about 80% of the country's irrigated agriculture, a sector that employs 65% of the labor force and represents roughly 25% of Pakistan's gross domestic product, according to data compiled by Chatham House.
    Sam Meredith,Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, about 52% of the Colorado River's water is used for irrigated agriculture.
    Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • Inspired by the surrounding landscape and Sicily’s distinctive aesthetic, the generously sized 72 meter squared Grand suite comes alive in a palette of ocean blue, deep green, juicy orange, washed terra-cotta, and sophisticated eggshell red.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The father and son washed the ice cream off their hands in the fountain.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • His hands were not shaking, and the cup was returned to his father un-rinsed and brimming with water.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Tracing Saint’s rise and fall over six seasons, the final episode was bathed in tragedy.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Leah was the parent who fed the children, changed their diapers, bathed them, and planned to homeschool them.
    Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Cheeses made with moist milk mature faster and can develop unpleasantly pungent odors and flavors like ammonia.
    Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Black chokeberry does well in moist, slightly acidic soils and partial shade, but can grow well in various environments.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • With 89 rooms and a lobby splashed with pink de Gournay wallpaper, The Colony should be at the top of your hotel list.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • For something more substantial, look to steak frites dashed with chimichurri or chicken and broccoli splashed in sage jus.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The focus was placed on her outfit, which meant makeup was minimal, with a focus on clean skin and a flushed complexion.
    Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Cooling Body Wipes Feeling hot or flushed can accompany anxiety, and cooling yourself down isn’t always as simple as asking a flight attendant for help.
    Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The series was set when Comanches still ruled West Texas, and no ranch in America is more steeped in the history of the West than the 6666.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Davidson is more steeped in Democratic politics, including working for years as a political consultant and winning a county legislature seat in 2023.
    Chris McKenna, USA Today, 22 June 2026
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“Laved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laved. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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