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 next day, Nataliia was washing the landing outside of her apartment with vinegar, as advised by officials, when an evacuation order was issued.
    Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
  • This includes drinking water, water used for brushing teeth, washing for washing dishes and water for food preparation, officials said.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 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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  • The birds’ splashing tends to discourage mosquito larvae development.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • That viral video of the bear splashing in his ice bath exists because dedicated researchers and zookeepers are working to make sure polar bears have a future — in the Arctic and beyond.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Laving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laving. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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