1
as in trimmed
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 brushed
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 shaved
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
If using truffles, add shaved truffle.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
This side view shows it off perfectly—with shaved sides, curls on top, and a clean crop in the back.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Carrot salad The viral carrot ribbon salad trend, popularized by chef and content creator Cassie Yeung, turns shaved carrots into a flavorful, easy-to-eat dish tossed with sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and chili crisp, Fox News Digital previously reported.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
As far as hats go, Erivo has plenty of them in her arsenal as it's become her signature look alongside her intricately done nails and shaved look.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
It's served with apple pikliz – a Haitian-style slaw of pickled cabbage, carrots and scotch bonnet peppers, though the Barracos add shaved apple to give it a Midwestern twist.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
To make shaved ice, first secure the attachment into the mixer’s hub and an ice puck into the cup.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Sweet, ripe green figs provide the star ingredient, while shaved fennel adds a bright, licorice-like note that balances the figs’ natural sweetness.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
After more than 10,000 votes, our tournament has been shaved down from 32 con-tenders to just eight, with plenty of shockers along the way.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
Out of the 286 original applicants, the list of finalists has been shaved down to 21, according to one of the finalists.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
The cheese, though, is white Prairie Breeze, shaved fine and mounded like a snowdrift atop the bowl.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
At one point in his teenage years, Diaz was publicly humiliated by the football team who forcefully shaved his curly hair.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
But Birdville shaved away the deficit to close.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Doctors repaired a massive tear in his labrum, shaved down some bone to open up his hip capsule and addressed two micro fractures.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Since September of 2025, the utility has shaved electric bills for three months, the company says.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The Cheese Steak Sandwich, made with shaved ribeye, caramelized onions, peppers, fontina cheese, and horseradish cream on a soft hoagie and served with fries, offers something substantial that lasts into the later quarters.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
If using truffles, add shaved truffle.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
This side view shows it off perfectly—with shaved sides, curls on top, and a clean crop in the back.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Carrot salad The viral carrot ribbon salad trend, popularized by chef and content creator Cassie Yeung, turns shaved carrots into a flavorful, easy-to-eat dish tossed with sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and chili crisp, Fox News Digital previously reported.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
As far as hats go, Erivo has plenty of them in her arsenal as it's become her signature look alongside her intricately done nails and shaved look.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
It's served with apple pikliz – a Haitian-style slaw of pickled cabbage, carrots and scotch bonnet peppers, though the Barracos add shaved apple to give it a Midwestern twist.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
To make shaved ice, first secure the attachment into the mixer’s hub and an ice puck into the cup.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Sweet, ripe green figs provide the star ingredient, while shaved fennel adds a bright, licorice-like note that balances the figs’ natural sweetness.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Earlier this month, Combs shaved six weeks off his sentence after entering a stint in rehab last year after the conviction.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
After more than 10,000 votes, our tournament has been shaved down from 32 con-tenders to just eight, with plenty of shockers along the way.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026
Out of the 286 original applicants, the list of finalists has been shaved down to 21, according to one of the finalists.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026
The cheese, though, is white Prairie Breeze, shaved fine and mounded like a snowdrift atop the bowl.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
At one point in his teenage years, Diaz was publicly humiliated by the football team who forcefully shaved his curly hair.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
But Birdville shaved away the deficit to close.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Doctors repaired a massive tear in his labrum, shaved down some bone to open up his hip capsule and addressed two micro fractures.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Since September of 2025, the utility has shaved electric bills for three months, the company says.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaved
Adjective
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Despite intense media scrutiny and a number of high-profile public incidents — including when Spears was photographed hitting a car with an umbrella and a newly shaven head — Spears has not previously been arrested.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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Reiner wore a brown jumpsuit and his head was shaven.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some of the imagery seen by Ferreira’s character is genuine content culled from online, carefully trimmed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just like that, what had been a 23-point halftime lead was trimmed to 13 entering the fourth.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Guerrero brushed her sister’s hair.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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As Ember brushed past to turn on the lamp, one of the sheets came unstuck and fluttered out into the hallway, caught in her slight draft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The image of Christ is inspired by early Christian images showing Christ beardless and youthful, similar to the pagan god of light, Apollo.—
Virginia Raguin,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2026
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The country singer posted his first beardless vlog on November 20, unveiling a jawline and general face shape.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Cavaliers led by as many as 36 points, but the Heat went on a third-quarter run to cut the deficit to 19 in the final seconds of the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Reduce the lot size, cut the square footage, and a house should cost less, supporters said.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Miranda Hope seemingly confirmed the rumor that the newly single Jessi Draper kissed her ex-husband, Chase McWhorter, at a party over the weekend.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2026
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After splitting two defenders to bury a 35-footer at the buzzer to end the third quarter for a 91-72 lead, the point guard again kissed his fingers, sending the crowd into a frenzy.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rowland, however, clipped a Columbus Aviators’ player in the back and flags flew just before Badger crossed the goal line.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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His Land Rover clipped another vehicle and went over.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The strike on Saturday sheared the façade off several adjacent apartment blocks and shattered glass for blocks around.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Footage from Israel's emergency service showed a large crater next to what appeared to be apartment buildings with outer walls sheared away.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Shaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaved. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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