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
Catherine Baab, Quartz, 29 May 2025
How to prep skin before using a bikini trimmer
Who should use a bikini trimmer?
Is a bikini trimmer better than shaving?
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 May 2025
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 May 2025
The shave ice was actually the idea of our writer, Chris Bright, who's Hawaiian.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Verb
An eye-watering 42.6% spike in imports, as companies rushed to front-load supply chains ahead of the tariffs, shaved some 5 percentage points off GDP growth.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 29 May 2025
How to prep skin before using a bikini trimmer
Who should use a bikini trimmer?
Is a bikini trimmer better than shaving?
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 May 2025
Noun
For the best results, use it in a gentle circular motion with shaving cream to achieve a smooth, irritation-free shave.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 May 2025
The shave ice was actually the idea of our writer, Chris Bright, who's Hawaiian.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shave
Verb
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In a series of posts on social media, the National Weather Service warned that that twisters could be cutting across the central and southern part of the metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at Tuesday’s briefing that Vought would continue to cut spending, hinting that there could be additional efforts to return funds.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Verb
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This often includes disinfecting boots and brushing off any soil or plant material.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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Our lives are assembled from hundreds of small rituals: brushing our teeth, brewing our morning coffee, or arranging our pillows just so before going to be.—
Tom Mylan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Three delectable desserts: the alpine honey cake, the olive oil panna cotta with wedges of grapefruit and kumquats and the grapefruit and Campari ice with shavings.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Across the way, Truman sprawled out on a fragrant bed of fresh wood shavings.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
Verb
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While restructuring in the name of efficiency is one way to trim headcount, a negative work environment can also have a direct impact on talent retention.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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The Owls trimmed the lead to 25-20 and got the ball back at their 30 with 32 seconds remaining in the game.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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In the video, baby Sofia can be seen giggling in her bouncer as Ree sings, plays and tickles her, as well as kissing the happy infant, who looks cute in a floral sleeper.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
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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Mow lawns frequently but don’t catch the clippings.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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That keeps grass clippings and rocks away from nearby cars.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Dorothy had her hair done, The Tinman got oiled up, The Scarecrow got brand new straws, and The Cowardly Lion had his mane curled and his claws clipped.—
Debbi Kickham,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Our top picks Runner-Up: SoulCycle At-Home Bike, $2,500 Shop the best exercise bikes Ready to clip in?—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
28 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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