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
  • These jokes revolved around the idea of misusing objects, like putting food on their heads, and pretend play like washing hands without soap or water.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Regularly washing your sheets is crucial in maintaining sleep hygiene, and some approaches to washing sheets are more effective than others.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In that case, 33-year-old TJ Hoover woke up in the operating room to find people shaving his chest, bathing his body in surgical solution and talking about harvesting his organs.
    Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Use after showering or bathing for intense hydration from head to toe, leaving skin smooth and supple.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Take the family on this one—kids will have no problem handling the trails and will enjoy splashing in the streams.
    Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Palestine Action has also targeted defense firms in Britain with links to Israel, including shattering windows and splashing red paint on buildings, and occupying roofs.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Laving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laving. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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