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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laved
Adjective
  • According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, about 52% of the Colorado River's water is used for irrigated agriculture.
    Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • The report found that DFW has the best non-irrigated wheat in the state due to rainfall at the right times and the fungal issues in the wheat crops in other parts of the state.
    Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • And because nobody washed the dishes before tossing them into the feasting pit, King and his colleagues (in a 2017 study) could analyze the microscopic residue of ancient drinks that had soaked into the ceramic.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The towel is no longer absorbent or has a greasy-type feeling after it has been washed.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • His hands were not shaking, and the cup was returned to his father un-rinsed and brimming with water.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The absence of privacy in these open rooms was a nonissue for the Romans, who also slept, ate, and bathed in view of one another.
    Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Union Station shared photos on social media of its building bathed in pink with white and yellow accents.
    Joseph Hernandez August 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The green leaves shouldn’t feel dry, and the corn silks sticking out of the top should be moist.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Most customers find the cake to be moist and flavorful, with clear notes of pumpkin and gentle spices.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Some rolled and splashed in the shallows, regulating their body temperature after lying in the Arctic sun, others lay motionless, deep in sleep.
    Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Its blood had drawn crooked and contorted lines on the ground, as if a painter had splashed colorful strokes on a canvas to create a postmodern masterpiece.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Cooling Body Wipes Feeling hot or flushed can accompany anxiety, and cooling yourself down isn’t always as simple as asking a flight attendant for help.
    Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In the hallway that night, Miriam had moved close to touch Birdie’s flushed cheek, damp and hot with the sickness.
    Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The series was set when Comanches still ruled West Texas, and no ranch in America is more steeped in the history of the West than the 6666.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Davidson is more steeped in Democratic politics, including working for years as a political consultant and winning a county legislature seat in 2023.
    Chris McKenna, USA Today, 22 June 2026
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“Laved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laved. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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