laves

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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  • Environmental groups support paying farmers to leave flood-prone land because floodwater that spreads across farm fields washes fertilizer, pesticides and other chemicals into rivers, causing a range of down-river harms.
    Molly Parker, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The base then washes the mop with heated water that gradually increases in temperature from 104 to 167 degrees Fahrenheit to specifically target and remove different kinds of dirt and grime.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • Each composition bathes Cherry and Hero in lush hues that mirror their growing intimacy.
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“Laves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laves. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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