shave 1 of 2

verb

ˈshāv How to pronounce shave (audio)
Definition of shavenext
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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shave

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noun

as in shaving

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Recent Examples of shave
Verb
Through eight holes, Fleetwood was bogey-free and had shaved his deficit from five strokes to just two off then-leader Si Woo Kim. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 19 July 2026 In recent weeks, Smith has shared heartwrenching glimpses into the family’s battle, including photos of Whimsy’s curls being shaved and her bald head bedazzled with gems. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
Noun
There are also plenty of oils (specifically, avocado, macadamia, and almond) to help prime the skin for a close, comfortable shave, free of irritation. — Eden Stuart, Allure, 29 May 2026 No one wants to get lice or become sick from a haircut or shave. — Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shave
  1. cut
  2. brush
  3. shaving
  4. trim
  5. kiss
  6. clipping
  7. clip
  8. paring
Verb
  • The first due to a slip from Porro, which allowed Andy Robertson to cut the ball back for McTominay.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The Odyssey’s crew is full of longtime Nolan collaborators, from cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, who has worked with Nolan since Interstellar, to editor Jennifer Lame, who previously cut Tenet and Oppenheimer.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of cut
Verb
  • Instead, when you’re done brushing, just spit out that excess toothpaste and let the small amount left over stay on your teeth.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 July 2026
  • The technology used to establish factual decisions proved effective, notwithstanding the complaints from Croatia and Norway about whether the ball had indeed brushed a strand of hair against Portugal or hit an overhead cable against England.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of brush
Noun
  • Chlorine doesn't magically seal a shaving nick, scraped knee, or healing surgical incision.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 July 2026
  • And while technique matters (dry shaving is a big no-no), your post-shower routine could also be partly to blame.
    — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 5 July 2026
Definition of shaving
Verb
  • Even the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are still sitting on a huge haul of future draft capital, had to start trimming their supporting cast this offseason because Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams’ max extensions kicked in.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The pate uses trim such as collars and tails, which are double smoked, much like classic barbecue burnt ends.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of trim
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  • The pair kissed at the altar and posed for photographs at the Spanish Colonial Revival Mansion in the Hollywood Hills.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • After a few minutes, the patty is flipped and the onions get kissed with heat.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of kiss
Noun
  • That includes a bath with breed-appropriate shampoo, a blow-dry and brush-out, a haircut or trim based on breed and preference, nail clipping and filing, ear cleaning and eye area cleaning.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Old Herald clippings from 1986 reported about homeowners’ toilets and sinks smelling like gas, a 3-year-old getting rashes and fevers from drinking the well water and fear of dryers exploding.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 27 June 2026
Definition of clipping
Verb
  • While clipping boosts awareness, tracking direct conversions remains a challenge, and both methods face disclosure risks, echoing past regulatory issues.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Clip Tech’s success reflects Amirzadeh’s ability to build products simple enough for anyone to use, and a track record of predicting where the clipping industry is heading.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of clip
Noun
  • The paring back of Fed communications is part of a larger package of potential reforms to the central bank’s operations that Warsh signaled Wednesday.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 20 June 2026
  • The paring back of Fed communications is part of a larger package of potential reforms to the central bank's operations that Warsh signaled Wednesday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 June 2026
Definition of paring

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