1
as in to cut
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 to brush
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 shave
ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Its stock is down 18.5% from the start of this year, and $684 billion has been shaved off its market value.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Since it was first approved in the mid-2000s, scientist shave been studying the real-world impact of the HPV vaccine.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Rather than shave off a millimeter, Google equipped the Pixel 9a with a 5,100 mAh battery, which is the largest ever in a Pixel, even beating out the larger and more expensive Pixel 9 Pro XL by a touch.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Its stock is down 18.5% from the start of this year, and $684 billion has been shaved off its market value.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Flamingo Moisture Plus Razor Get a close and comfortable shave in one step, no shave gel is needed!
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Since it was first approved in the mid-2000s, scientist shave been studying the real-world impact of the HPV vaccine.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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While this page supports the goal of cutting red tape and saving tax dollars, every American should be aware that the CFPB, now sidelined, has recovered over $20 billion in financial relief for U.S. consumers since Congress launched it after the 2008 market crash.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Those scenes were ultimately cut for space before the show ever started production, so Mazin resurrected the idea for Season 2.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Our intent was not to brush concerns under the carpet but to identify solutions.—
Raul Handa,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Fluoride urine levels vary widely throughout the day depending on hydration level, diet, as well as factors like whether a person has just brushed their teeth or drank a cup of tea, says F. Perry Wilson, a physician and professor of public health and medicine at Yale University.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Here, researchers combined the mycelium of the common oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) with bamboo shavings that had been repurposed from scrap at a furniture store.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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Add some crisp bacon or ham, a few pistachio nuts and some shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano or other cheese over the top.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The idea of trimming the tree during Masters week with so many people nearby did not seem logical.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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If that’s the case, then trimming current expenses to increase savings should accompany the move to a more conservative portfolio.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After the buzzer sounded, Pope ran over to hug his wife, Lee Anne, and kissed his daughters near the bench before running off to a TV interview.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Other sweet shots include Harley kissing her fiancé in his arms, and two celebratory engagement cakes.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to the clipping, the two men were accused of beating Lienemann with a baseball bat and setting his body on fire in a dumpster.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Recycle Lawn Clippings Don’t bag clippings when mowing.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Two American Airlines planes clipped wings at Reagan National Airport, the FAA said.—
7News WJLA (Washington),
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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Washington — Several members of Congress were on a plane that was sitting on the tarmac waiting to leave Washington on Thursday when it was clipped by another aircraft.—
Kathryn Krupnik,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 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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“Shave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shave. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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