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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  • Another agreed, comparing them to their Spanx AirEssentials set, but saying this one washes better.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
  • To start with a wedding, then wait ’til later to figure out the details of who washes the dishes and whether the toilet seat stays down, sounds backwards but is certainly better than hostage-taking and war without an achievable end.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
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  • The atrium bathes the interior in sunlight, while fun wallpaper, warm millwork, and an abundance of texture pay homage to the past.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Cinematographer Nicole Hirsch Whitaker bathes the images in warm lighting, calling to mind the work of Darius Khondji or Bruno Delbonnel.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025
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  • Then Oliver splashes his blameless girlfriend in the face, and the three men flee, chased by a group of enraged barflies.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Reed landed multiple Tsunami splashes on Reigns, who was stretchered out of the arena.
    Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Laves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laves. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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