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Recent Examples of lave
Such ties lave little resemblance to alliances such as NATO, where participation is voluntary and leaders are democratically elected.
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Loren Thompson, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022
The running game had been ineffective through long stretches of the night, laving Cal with a rather lifeless attack.
—Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, 27 Sep. 2019
To Eastward San Diego’s heights Stretch downward to the bay
Which coyly laves her with the waves
Wherein the dolphins play.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2019
Loren Thompson, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022
The running game had been ineffective through long stretches of the night, laving Cal with a rather lifeless attack.
—Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, 27 Sep. 2019
To Eastward San Diego’s heights Stretch downward to the bay
Which coyly laves her with the waves
Wherein the dolphins play.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lave
Verb
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The pollutants diminished over time — absorbed into the landscape and washed into waterways.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Francis says to wash your vase thoroughly with mild soapy water before adding the stems, and fill it 3/4 of the way full with lukewarm water.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Built around the 1st century CE, the brothel includes a ground-floor reception area and bathing pool, with an upper story for entertaining clients.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Each Mansion suite is bathed in personalities from the Perry family and friends.—
Mandy Ellis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Ralph Fiennes' Dr. Ian Kelson literally lip syncs for his life.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Jan. 2026
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Juicy sobs into Athena’s arms, and Kenya freaks out about potentially having to lip sync against Juicy.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Water splashing up from the ground gets the wood closest to the ground very wet.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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For families From bingo and splash dodgeball to movie nights and art classes, there’s plenty to keep families entertained.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Lave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lave. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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