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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
These oils allow your razor to glide effortlessly over the skin for a comfortable and sleek shave for smooth and soft skin.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Asking Eric: Can the boss make my co-worker shave her body hair?
—Willie J. Allen Jr, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025
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Verb
Exfoliating: 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, 22 May 2025
These oils allow your razor to glide effortlessly over the skin for a comfortable and sleek shave for smooth and soft skin.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Noun
The Supreme Court took up Monday a case on whether a former Louisiana inmate can receive damages from prison officials for forcibly shaving his dreadlocks despite his Rastafari beliefs.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Asking Eric: Can the boss make my co-worker shave her body hair?
—Willie J. Allen Jr, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shave
Verb
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The prospect of trying to cut open a stubborn 5-4-1 block in the Orlando heat could have become torturous quite quickly.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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At that point, roughly 70 million Social Security recipients would see their monthly benefits cut by about 20%.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
Verb
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But keeping your mouth pristine requires more than just brushing your teeth twice a day.—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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Use it to gently brush the microphone ports on each hearing aid, usually located on the backside of the device.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
22 June 2025
Noun
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The dressing is the foundation of the salad and starts with anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, garlic, lime juice, black pepper and shavings of Parmesan cheese, which are folded in; then an egg yolk to emulsify, and some Worcestershire sauce and olive oil.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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To manage and prevent smelly armpits, start with an effective antiperspirant as well as daily bathing, breathable clothing, and shaving.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
18 June 2025
Verb
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There had been rumors that Brown could be traded this offseason, as the Celtics continue to trim a significant amount of money off their books.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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The Pacers showed their trademark determination and never quit, trimming the deficit down to 10 points with two-and-a-half minutes left.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
23 June 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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In the glove box was a small stack of newspaper clippings.—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
12 June 2025
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To create their report, the girls reviewed autobiographies, newspaper clippings and even interviewed protest leaders.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Pinch-hitter Jose Tabata fouled off a pair of 2-2 pitches before Scherzer clipped him on the elbow with a breaking ball.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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In one snap, the proud mom can be seen sitting in a pair of pajamas with her hair halfway clipped up as Santi sits on her lap, smiling at the camera.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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To hull a strawberry: Grab a sharp paring knife with your dominant hand, gripping the blade with your index finger and thumb, and leave about 1 inch poking out.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Others are still discouraged from the paring back of incentives for domestic productions and have been inactive.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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“Shave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shave. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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