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
Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Garnish with shaved honeycomb and a sprig of mint.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 May 2026
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
Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Today, Sodebo’s current time is almost half that, yet there is more to be shaved off the record, which might even come down to as little as 30 days.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Reiner, with his head shaved and a scruffy goatee, wore a yellow prison top with blue prison pants.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Shortly after revealing her diagnosis in February 2025, Mellencamp shaved her head to prep for surgery to remove a few of the tumors.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Brett Baty had a two-run single that shaved New York's deficit to 4-3 in the eighth, but Mark Vientos lined into an inning-ending double play with two runners aboard.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
All the inmates, their heads shaved, were dressed in new neon orange or beige uniforms and new Croc-like rubber shoes.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Nikki is tall, pierced, and punk rock; her pink hair is shaved down the sides and forms a floppy mohawk up top.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Amor & Droga [SOL] Even though she’s gone head-to-head on a track with Madonna and shaved her head onstage at FKA twigs’ Body High tour, Tokischa continues to find new ways to establish herself as one of neoperreo’s ballsiest torchbearers.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The suspect was described as Latino, about 25-35 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a medium build and complexion and a bald or shaved head.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Garnish with shaved honeycomb and a sprig of mint.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 May 2026
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
Verb
Labor Department revisions shaved 16,000 jobs from February and March payrolls.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Today, Sodebo’s current time is almost half that, yet there is more to be shaved off the record, which might even come down to as little as 30 days.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Reiner, with his head shaved and a scruffy goatee, wore a yellow prison top with blue prison pants.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Shortly after revealing her diagnosis in February 2025, Mellencamp shaved her head to prep for surgery to remove a few of the tumors.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Brett Baty had a two-run single that shaved New York's deficit to 4-3 in the eighth, but Mark Vientos lined into an inning-ending double play with two runners aboard.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
All the inmates, their heads shaved, were dressed in new neon orange or beige uniforms and new Croc-like rubber shoes.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Nikki is tall, pierced, and punk rock; her pink hair is shaved down the sides and forms a floppy mohawk up top.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Amor & Droga [SOL] Even though she’s gone head-to-head on a track with Madonna and shaved her head onstage at FKA twigs’ Body High tour, Tokischa continues to find new ways to establish herself as one of neoperreo’s ballsiest torchbearers.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaved
Adjective
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But her career has been marred by high-profile incidents — including being photographed in 2007 with a freshly shaven head hitting a car with an umbrella.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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The man had brown eyes, short hair, was clean shaven and had a semiautomatic handgun on his waistband, police said.—
Jessica Flores,
San Francisco Chronicle,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Benintendi's two-run double off Nick Sandlin (0-1) trimmed the Angels' lead to one.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Benintendi’s two-run double off Nick Sandlin (0-1) trimmed the Angels’ lead to one.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When tetraploid and diploid plants are crossed, pollen from the diploids is brushed onto the stigmas of the tetraploids.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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His hand brushed her thigh, her rounded belly.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The French archaeologist also made sure to highlight the person’s beardless face, but the most striking and obvious difference is visible in the warrior’s proportions.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The shutdown has had a massive impact on the finances of Iranians whose businesses rely on internet access and has also effectively cut the people off from the outside world.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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After being cut from the high school team each of his first three years, Sloane piled on some muscle, increased the velocity on his fastball and drew college interest last summer.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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On the next possession, Chen went back to the pick-and-roll again, this time getting into her defender’s body and elevating for a leaning runner that kissed the glass and rattled home.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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The silver Chrysler Sebring glinted when the sun kissed the parking lot in Temple, Texas, sitting by its lonesome.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Christopher Bell, an Oklahoma native who considers Texas his home track, led 22 laps and was still near the front on lap 69 when he got clipped by Todd Gilliland, who spun ahead of him.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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Edmundson, who’d lost MacKinnon on his first goal, atoned by receiving Kempe’s pass in the high slot and flicking a shot that clipped Wedgewood on its way into the net.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Up next was pineapple, its spikes thoughtfully sheared smooth and cut into spears.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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The tiny leaves are easily sheared and sculpted into any shape.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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“Shaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaved. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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