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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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adjective

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Verb
  • There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • 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
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
  • In its June 6 launch, the booster and second stage splashed down, intact, in the Gulf of Mexico and Indian Ocean respectively.
    Bryan Walsh, Vox, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Depending on humidity, leaving windows open can let in hot, moist air.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • Bake for 12 to 15 more minutes, until a wooden pick comes out clean, or with little moist bits clinging to it.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Adjective
  • The best thing to put on in the morning to maintain a natural flushed lip color.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • Rinse the pot—make sure the pot is damp but not soaking wet.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
  • How to Apply: Apply a small amount to the lengths and ends of damp or dry hair.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • The health department listed: Pale, sweaty or clammy skin Lips and/or fingertips turn blue Slow or irregular breathing, gasping or gurgling Difficulty waking up People with someone suspected of overdosing are always urged to call 911.
    Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
  • And yet a notable — and very visible — section of those in attendance are wearing hefty ties chained tightly to their clammy necks, despite the uncomfortable heat.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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“Laved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laved. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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