laves

verb

present tense third-person singular of lave
as in washes
to flow along or against the cold water from the stream gently laved her burned fingers

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  1. washes
  2. bathes
  3. splashes
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  • On the traditional-spa side, a JetPeel facial using Augustinus Bader products essentially pressure-washes my skin with nutrient-rich serums.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Continue reading … CREATOR'S REMORSE — TV legend Oprah washes her hands of any association with Dr Phil or Dr Oz.
    — , FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of washes
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  • The cinematography captures the lush expanse of the desert and bathes the characters in dark blues while never leaving the frame murky, and the use of steadicam and exaggerated zoom-ins plants the film’s feet more firmly in its ’80s inspirations.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Its southern exposure means sun bathes the area on a clear day while the view from the kitchen sink window takes in the beautiful landscaping at the rear of the home.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of bathes
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  • The Super Heavy first stage is expected to make a soft water landing in the Gulf of Mexico while the Ship upper stage splashes down in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Chile.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Across the street, the Llano River splashes its way over limestone formations and into reed thickets.
    — Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Definition of splashes
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“Laves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laves. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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