laves

Definition of lavesnext
present tense third-person singular of lave
as in washes
to flow along or against the cold water from the stream gently laved her burned fingers

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  • Rain washes hazardous chemicals out of the atmosphere in a relatively short period of time, experts said, but people exposed to black rain should take precautions to avoid health risks, both short-term and long-term.
    Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
  • And believe me, a person who receives warmth, love, and care from us—who washes and styles their hair—is someone who walks back into the world feeling confident, inspired, and ready to spread kindness further.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
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  • So that's the fluid that bathes your brain.
    Will Croxton, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • As the moon moves through Earth's shadow, sunlight filtering through our atmosphere bathes it in shades of red and orange, turning the moon blood red.
    Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
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  • Effective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them.
    Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Eddie then opens the paint can, splashes it onto the graffiti, and gets into an argument with the store security guard for making a mess in the parking lot.
    Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Laves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laves. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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