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
Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2025
Tommaso Ciampa has recently undergone a noticeable change in appearance by shaving off his trademark beard.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Flamingo Moisture Plus Razor Get a close and comfortable shave in one step, no shave gel is needed!
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The film brought in $4.1 mil over the weekend, so Charles Melton did not shave Kit Connor in vain.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2025
Tommaso Ciampa has recently undergone a noticeable change in appearance by shaving off his trademark beard.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
This allows for a smoother shave and can help mitigate ingrown hairs.
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—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Flamingo Moisture Plus Razor Get a close and comfortable shave in one step, no shave gel is needed!
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shave
Verb
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With the new order, Trump is threatening to cut federal funds to cities and states his Administration decides are blocking his mass deportation effort.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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The state says the rule is crucial to meeting greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and cutting smog-forming pollutants.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For example, brush your teeth with the opposite hand, take a new route to work or order a new dish.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Once released, the curls are gently brushed out for a soft, voluminous effect, and sealed into place with a setting spray.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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No matter your pube goals, a bikini trimmer is a must-have in your shaving regimen.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
1 Mar. 2025
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The lightweight oil features aloe, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to create the perfect shaving canvas and leave skin smooth.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With trade tensions spooking price-sensitive consumers and high-flying decision-makers within their ranks, airlines are trimming costs, capacity, and expectations — all while hoping for smoother skies ahead.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
24 Apr. 2025
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But after Morant exited, the Thunder trimmed their halftime deficit in half midway through the third quarter.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 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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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
Noun
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The clippings quickly decompose and return valuable nutrients to the soil.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025
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No record could be found documenting the method used to remove them, but historical letters and news clippings referred to techniques that would have resulted in destruction, including dousing them with lye, chipping them off the wall and sandblasting them.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In recent national headlines were a fatal crash of a tour helicopter in New York, a small plane that crashed in Florida and two commercial jets that clipped wings at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The women, with a better weight-to-strength ratio, can just clip on that pole like a pair of koalas and sit up there all day.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 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 5 May. 2025.
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