Synonyms of close shaves

close shaves

noun

plural of close shave

as in narrow escapes

a barely successful escape from something undesirable

the passengers in the jeep had a close shave when a mine exploded just a few yards away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• narrow escapes
• hairbreadth escapes
• close calls
• near escapes
• near misses
• squeakers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misfires

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of close shaves

Villa rely on its revenue to push their limits, so going another year on the outside will mean player sales, budget cuts and very, very close shaves with financial sanctions. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026

The Torreys are accustomed to, pun intended, close shaves. — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025