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laved

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verb

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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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for laved
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 film is bathed in hues of neon pinks and greens, setting the stage for this ’90s nostalgia trip, reminiscent of the late-night TV shows we weren’t supposed to watch.
    Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Essa’s works in the show all feature an elegant woman bathed in blues and reds who seems divorced from any discernible narrative.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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
  • This sent Dillingham into a rage, an explosion caught on camera and splashed all over social media.
    Doug Haller, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Sit and breathe in the moist air several times a day. 10.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Keep your seedlings evenly moist but not wet to discourage fungal diseases.
    Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Allergic reactions to food can also cause hives, flushed skin, vomiting and/or diarrhea, abdominal cramps, coughing or wheezing, dizziness, swelling of the throat and vocal cords, difficulty breathing, and a drop in blood pressure.
    John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Even specifically issued instructions in bed end in flushed embarrassment and frustration.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Spending months in dark damp tunnels, bodies chained to walls, humans forced to grovel like animals.
    Greg Palkot, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Allow the product to soak for 10 to 15 minutes before wiping away with a clean, damp cloth.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • America’s clammier climate made every living thing shrink and weaken, from plants to animals to people.
    Caroline Winterer / Made by History, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Symptoms: Headache Nausea Dizziness Weakness Heavy sweating Cold and clammy skin Muscle cramps Fainting Heat exhaustion is severe and may require emergency medical attention.
    Shamani Salahuddin, The Tennessean, 26 June 2024
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“Laved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laved. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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