shaving

noun

shav·ing ˈshā-viŋ

Synonyms of shaving next

: the act of one that shaves

: something shaved off

wood shavings

Examples of shaving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Find a machine that collects shavings and offers easy disposal. —

Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023 Though wet shaving provides a cleaner, closer shave, a dry shave is often the quickest and easiest option when traveling. —

Alyssa Rotunno, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023 Select: Online Shopping, Simplified Finding an ingrown hair a few days after shaving or waxing is a frustrating and sometimes painful reality to hair removal. —

Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 28 Aug. 2023 Its motor spins at almost 9,000 RPM and includes six-leaf stainless steel blades and a 2.7-inch shaving head, making for a quick and effective fabric shaver. —

Kate Oczypok, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2023 Helped drastically with scarring on my face from years of shaving. —

Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 28 Aug. 2023 Which isn’t to say that not shaving has to be a question of making a statement. —

Chiara Wilkinson, Vogue, 21 July 2023 The red marble interiors provide an austere setting to all your favorite European treats, from flaky croissants crowned with a generous heap of almond shavings to a chewy focaccia stuffed with mortadella. —

Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2023 Another tip: Opt for waxing over shaving, but be sure any wax treatments take place in a hygienic place with a good reputation. —

Ashley Martens, Women's Health, 18 Aug. 2023 See More

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