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past tense of lave
as in washed
to flow along or against the cold water from the stream gently laved her burned fingers

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laved

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adjective

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Verb
  • Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.
    Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 6 Jan. 2025
  • There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The whole thing is bathed in a comforting mushroom gravy, which was perfect on a chilly night.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2025
  • These last two shots appear to be from the same scene as both figures are bathed in the same red light.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • One side of the 15-story Residence Inn by Marriott is splashed in bright orange, red and yellow paint depicting a portrait of country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash.
    Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Startled, Carter splashed the rabbit with an oar, prompting it to retreat.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Consider using a humidifier, as moist air can soothe congestion.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 July 2025
  • Take cuttings from woody herbs, such as rosemary and lavender, and root them in a well-draining medium, like perlite or moist sand.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • As for glam, Chiles wore her hair slicked back into a low ponytail and kept glam minimal — a glossy lip, flushed cheeks and a full white manicure and pedicure rounding out the dark glamour look.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2025
  • Skin color changes – either flushed or paler than usual.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • One of the worst times to mow the lawn is when the leaf blades are damp from rain, irrigation, or dew.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
  • Washing dishes and cleaning your sink will remove possible attractions for pests and breeding grounds for mold or other smells that gather in a damp sink.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • Know the signs of an overdose Pinpoint pupils Extremely pale or clammy face Limp body Fingernails or lips are purple or blue in color.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Developing clammy skin with goosebumps despite hot conditions is a symptom of heat exhaustion, according to Mayo Clinic.
    Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 7 May 2025
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“Laved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laved. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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