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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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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
The 5-foot-10 Kelly scored four of Lincoln-Way East’s seven points in the third to keep the Griffins afloat as Lockport shaved a 31-15 deficit early in the quarter down to 36-28 heading into the fourth.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Toca Boca Hair Salon 4 (Out Now) Trim, shave, highlight, and more in the latest hairstyling game from Toca Boca.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Fiona Marshall, president of biomedical research at Novartis, suggested that while AI could eventually shave five years off the average discovery timeline, human safety trials cannot be algorithmically bypassed.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
The 5-foot-10 Kelly scored four of Lincoln-Way East’s seven points in the third to keep the Griffins afloat as Lockport shaved a 31-15 deficit early in the quarter down to 36-28 heading into the fourth.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
This is the time to really get into the nitty-gritty with exfoliating your body and following up with a fresh shave.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
Toca Boca Hair Salon 4 (Out Now) Trim, shave, highlight, and more in the latest hairstyling game from Toca Boca.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
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Verb
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With the benefit of hindsight, analysts and investors have blamed much of Kraft Heinz’s downward spiral on the brutal cost-cutting strategy imposed after the merger.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ways to curb water use Monroe officials urged residents to fix leaks and running toilets, keep showers brief and turn off faucets while brushing teeth, shaving and washing dishes.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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This will brush South-Central Texas, sending temperatures tumbling for the weekend.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shell's heart emoji is now evidence in one of the largest and most sweeping federal investigations into alleged point shaving in college sports.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bathroom and spa products are made from 100% natural ingredients, and dental and shaving kits are completely biodegradable.—
Grainne McBride,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Federal Reserve, in an attempt to shore up a softening labor market, trimmed its benchmark lending rate by a quarter-point three straight times at the end of last year.—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Black Edition has black all over, including the body, trim, 18-inch alloy wheels, skidplate, and grille—and even black glass, almost, or privacy glass.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The clip captured Bugay kissing Martinez and accepting the proposal while standing on the bridge.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Stunned, Naim pulls away before grabbing Ryan’s head to kiss him back.—
Natalia Winkelman,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And then there is the guilty past alluded to in those clippings, the memory of which frequently strikes her down with debilitating pain and nausea.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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Officers who went to Sellers’s house found a collection of newspaper clippings from the time frame in which Lee was found dead.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The need to clip the governor’s fiscal wings is urgent.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Doing a quick scan of weekly sales, clipping coupons ahead of time and knowing what's in season can also shape smarter choices.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Use a sharp paring knife or the curved tip of a vegetable peeler to remove any larger sprouts from the potato.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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The paring could be between a person and either an AI tool or an AI agent.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Shave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shave. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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