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
  • Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
    Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Or keep your blowout intact when doing your makeup or washing your face thanks to these adorable terry cloth headbands.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
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  • Guests can try their hand at rice planting or bathing the resident water buffalo (a pampered pink-and-black pair).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
  • Authorities say the fish have not been sighted in bathing areas at Greek island resorts.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
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  • As extreme heat hits Boston, residents are finding ways to stay cool, from splashing in Frog Pond to stocking up on water at Fenway Park, while city officials and utility crews urge people to take precautions.
    Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • After all that digging and splashing, a muddy dog still has to come back inside.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
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“Laving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laving. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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