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Recent Examples of lave
Such ties lave little resemblance to alliances such as NATO, where participation is voluntary and leaders are democratically elected.
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Loren Thompson, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022
The running game had been ineffective through long stretches of the night, laving Cal with a rather lifeless attack.
—Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, 27 Sep. 2019
To Eastward San Diego’s heights Stretch downward to the bay
Which coyly laves her with the waves
Wherein the dolphins play.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lave
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Reynolds’ colleagues found 97% of people had never washed them, and many were contaminated by bacteria, including E. coli, from foods like raw meats and produce.—
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One of the incidents involved a mother and son whose vehicle was washed into a creek and later wedged against a drainage pipe, police told CNN affiliate KOCO.—
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The exclusive Dawn Patrol experience with Whistler Heli-skiing continues through April 20th, delivering adventurous souls to pristine backcountry bowls bathed in the golden light of sunrise—a transcendent experience that combines perfect snow conditions with breathtaking visual splendor.—
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Allow the magnesium to dry on your skin before dressing; wait at least an hour after application before bathing or showering.—
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Schauffele's tying putt lipped out of the cup, giving Atlanta the first in a best-of-three series.—
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When Woods’ teammate Tom Kim turned his back on a chip-in, tossing his club in celebration, oblivious to the fact that his ball had lipped out, Woods was convulsed with laughter.—
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These can also come in handy if you're exposed to substances that can hurt your skin or if you're splashed with paint, gross road water, or other people's sweat.—
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And instead of being handled in back rooms or behind-the-scenes negotiations, the drama ended splashed across social media, dissected in real time by strangers with ring lights and Twitter handles.—
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“Lave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lave. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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