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laving

verb

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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Securing a flagship robotic vacuum with pressurized stain pre-treatment, active self-washing roller mopping, and a bagless cyclonic dock for under $900 is an exceptional value.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Other recent improvements to the building include cleaning windows that had not been washed in years, pressure-washing sidewalks, restriping the parking garage and repairing elevators.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2026

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Birds are attracted to just about any water source, but most appreciate a shallow basin for bathing.

— Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
Private care is astronomical, and Medicare doesn't cover the custodial care this disease requires, the day-to-day help with bathing and dressing and supervision that can go on for a decade.

— Sue Peschin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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For those who do choose to enter the water, experts recommend avoiding splashing, seals and schools of fish.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Emily in Paris chronicles the birth of an influencer, regularly splashing Emily’s Instagram posts and growing follower count across the screen.

— Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026

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