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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  • According to Energy Star, the average American family washes approximately 300 loads of laundry annually.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Boiled down in a cauldron using traditional methods, the sulfate-free formula bubbles up into a lovely lather that washes hands without stripping them (the glycerin, as well as coconut, olive, and sweet almond oils, are to thank) and fills the room with its sophisticated, Provençal scents.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • Each composition bathes Cherry and Hero in lush hues that mirror their growing intimacy.
    Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Coppola splashes the screen with kaleidoscopic clips and a collage-like energy to show off their genius.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Laves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laves. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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