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Recent Examples of lave
To Eastward San Diego’s heights Stretch downward to the bay
Which coyly laves her with the waves
Wherein the dolphins play.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2019
San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lave
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An employee was seen sneezing directly into their hand and returning to work without washing their hands.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because what’s really getting washed is the film as the paint rests safely beneath it.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The best trees offer multiple lounging areas, giving your furry friend plenty of spots to rest, bathe or survey the area from up high.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of elephants, no trip to Chain Mai is complete without a visit to one of the area’s elephant sanctuaries where visitors can feed, bathe and hug rescued elephants.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Schauffele's tying putt lipped out of the cup, giving Atlanta the first in a best-of-three series.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Don Riddell,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
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Kids splash at the shore; many visitors fish, swim and float the ponds.—
Dana Oland,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2025
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For example, Joel Montalbano, the space agency’s deputy associate administrator for the Space Operations Mission Directorate, addressed the matter after Williams and Wilmore splashed down off the coast of Florida.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Lave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lave. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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