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Recent Examples of lave
To Eastward San Diego’s heights Stretch downward to the bay
Which coyly laves her with the waves
Wherein the dolphins play.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2019
San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lave
Verb
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Then, wash your hands and throw your clothes into the washing machine (more on this below).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2025
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Rabanne light wash denim jackets and wide-leg jeans feature a subtle crackle laser print as well.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The sun was descending into the ocean, bathing their deck in pinks and blues.—
Eli Saslow,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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One child said she hadn't been bathed in months and was only fed a mixture of cereal and vegetable puree, sometimes not having a first meal until late afternoon.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Swift is often closely watched at games, with people filming her every move, attempting to lip read her conversations and even noticing when her jewellery slips off.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2024
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Kim faced her own ups and downs, twice lipping out putts on her back nine to finish with a 74.—
Mark Anderson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2024
Verb
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By sunset, kids splash in the shallows while fishermen haul in their last catch of the day.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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In a separate concurrence, Justice Neil Gorsuch splashed cold water on the argument.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Lave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lave. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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