laving

present participle of lave
as in washing
to flow along or against the cold water from the stream gently laved her burned fingers

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Verb
  • And while the screw-on cap is comprised of BPA-free, durable, and food-safe polypropylene, Brandon recommends always hand-washing the tops and not leaving them out in the sun, as UV light can break down even the best plastics.
    Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Before working for the family business, Jordan started washing cars and teaching tennis lessons to children to earn enough money to buy his first car.
    Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025
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  • Nurses braided Katy’s hair every day, bathing and feeding her.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • About two dozen people gathered at the town council meeting on October 16 to voice concern and distress about drinking, bathing in or washing their clothes in the yellow, brown water as the public comment period stretched over an hour.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Make sure the can is sealed to prevent spills and splashing.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Guoda, who did not share her last name, posted a clip on TikTok (@mamadailyl) of her daughter’s feet splashing in the water.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Laving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laving. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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