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
  • Add the sheets to the dryer immediately after washing to prevent mildew—don't let damp sheets sit in the machine.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • After the father left the family, Nan Blyth supported herself and two daughters by washing clothes and working in beauty parlors.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 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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  • Canal Saint Martin in Paris drew throngs Sunday splashing and diving off a bridge, despite authorities’ attempts to control the crowds.
    Oleg Cetinic, Fortune, 22 June 2026
  • If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
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“Laving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laving. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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