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
  • But one more theatrical feat of sleight of hand has occurred, because Kyoto’s washing your hands for you.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The restaurant also had health hazards such as old food residue on equipment and employees not washing their hands properly with soap, city officials said.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After bathing, wipe up any water from the floor to prevent mold and mildew from forming.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • His dad Marty, an entrepreneur, did the yeoman’s work, lifting Ben out of bed and into his chair, then bathing and feeding him each day.
    Nick Stern, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
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  • Trail cameras captured the fuzzy guy cooling off by splashing around in a muddy puddle amid warm temperatures.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • This is the original pool, an infinity-edge spot where, years ago, Bobby would spend hours splashing and then join us at Lotus for lunch.
    Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Laving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laving. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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