laving

Definition of lavingnext
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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  • The other method is by hand-washing the blanket in a bathtub with cool water and a wool detergent.
    Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
  • The best way to get rid of the musty storage smell is through washing your clothes, but Ceconi recommends a few extra steps that ensure the odor really goes away.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
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  • In the corner were two roofless latrines—one with the toilet and the other with a tap, bucket and footstool for bathing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Lisa Lane is the founder of Rinseroo, which sells portable shower heads, bathtub, and sink attachments for cleaning, pet grooming, and bathing.
    Anne D’Innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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  • Cool, wet weather favors anthracnose development, and spores are spread by splashing rain.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • Meta Platforms is splashing some serious cash on AI infrastructure, and investors have flinched.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Laving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laving. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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