1
as in cutting
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
he always shaves most of his hair off when the weather starts getting warmer
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2
as in brushing
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
just shaved the concrete post as the car turned the corner
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Recent Examples of shaving
Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Shave in the Direction of the Growth Experts recommend shaving in the direction of hair growth, not in the opposite direction.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
And the omelets are sensational: perfect French omelets with Périgord Truffle and Brie and adorned with more Truffle shavings, Osetra caviar and chives or Maine Lobster and Sauce Américaine.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The model is the first celebrity to partner with the brand, known for selling handheld, cordless shaving devices that can be used on wet or dry skin.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
It’s then topped off with shavings of 99 percent bittersweet chocolate to add a note of cacao without the sweetness.
—Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Shave in the Direction of the Growth Experts recommend shaving in the direction of hair growth, not in the opposite direction.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
And the omelets are sensational: perfect French omelets with Périgord Truffle and Brie and adorned with more Truffle shavings, Osetra caviar and chives or Maine Lobster and Sauce Américaine.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The model is the first celebrity to partner with the brand, known for selling handheld, cordless shaving devices that can be used on wet or dry skin.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaving
Noun
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Lobbyists and foreign agents often send congressional offices news clippings that paint their clients in a favorable light while omitting those that are less flattering.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Investigators for Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been searching videos, online posts, and news clippings of campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The design is classic and functional, and it’s made from a weather-resistant and UV-resistant material that won’t rot, splinter, chip, or peel.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Anyone who has suffered the indignity of a splinter, a blister, or a paper cut knows that small things can sometimes be hugely annoying.—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The couple can be seen having a blast as Hart took the clippers and started trimming Wilkerson's beard in various ways, eventually splitting it into three long strands.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Joan Hart is showing off her impressive beard-trimming skills!—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The compilation video included clips of the couple dancing around a living room as laser lights bounced off the ceiling, Payne playfully dragging Cassidy around by her feet, the couple posing together at Disneyland, eating pizza in a kitchen, sledding on a snowy hill and kissing at a restaurant.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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The accusations include inappropriate touching and forcibly kissing an intern.—
Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Ward shortened his drop and threw a strike in the small sliver of space just before the hash mark.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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In just about every single episode of CSI, techs wearing no protective equipment whatsoever stand in rooms lit like dive bars, feeding slivers of human tissue into machines that whir briefly and spit out a neat list of every foreign substance in the body.—
Samuel Ashworth,
The Atlantic,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The set includes an 8-inch chef knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch slicing knife, a 7-inch Santoku knife, 5-inch utility knife, and 3.5-inch paring knife.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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Just as the interior of the house may benefit from a paring down for selling, so too could the yard.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Shaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaving. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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