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
Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Resurfacing and Sculpting treatment shaved years off of my skin’s appearance (and all of its New York City congestion) in a matter of 60 minutes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The adjustment to the music mogul's release date comes just weeks after a previous change shaved over a month off his sentence.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Due to severely matted fur, much of his coat had to be shaved.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, March 31, the New England Patriots star quarterback shaved his head at Granite Telecommunications' annual Saving by Shaving fundraiser.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The adjustment comes several weeks after a previous shift shaved more than a month off his sentence.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Before leaving for vacation in August 2024, Halas shaved his head.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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
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
Colbert pulled out another series still of the actor who appeared naked and obscured by an open newspaper while his wife, Lois, played by Jane Kaczmarek, shaved his back.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Resurfacing and Sculpting treatment shaved years off of my skin’s appearance (and all of its New York City congestion) in a matter of 60 minutes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The adjustment to the music mogul's release date comes just weeks after a previous change shaved over a month off his sentence.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Due to severely matted fur, much of his coat had to be shaved.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, March 31, the New England Patriots star quarterback shaved his head at Granite Telecommunications' annual Saving by Shaving fundraiser.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The adjustment comes several weeks after a previous shift shaved more than a month off his sentence.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Before leaving for vacation in August 2024, Halas shaved his head.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaved
Adjective
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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
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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
Verb
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If these things are getting trimmed, what’s being saved?—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Here there is a wood-burning fireplace that has been beautifully trimmed, a large window, and a door to the rear deck.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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The twisted ponytail was paired with a new set of long, feathery bangs, which Kidman wore brushed across her forehead and gently winged out near her temples for more texture and movement.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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On two separate occasions earlier in March, Rick Nicholson brushed the chest of two female players while attempting to swat away insects, according to the parents of three players who spoke on condition of anonymity because of concerns that their daughters might face reprisals.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 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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Minnesota led by 10 with about four minutes left before Houston used an 8-2 run, with four points from Alperen Sengun, to cut the lead to 132-128 with about a minute to go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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It is equipped with fold-out platforms, a large glass-bottom pool, and a lounge with a DJ booth, meaning seafarers can play with water toys by day and cut shapes by night.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Islam kissed the ethnically and religiously diverse Arab lands and devised an inclusive and innovative formula.—
Doris Bittar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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It's balanced by juicy berries kissed with cinnamon.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bruce checked the number on the oxygen monitor still clipped to Louise’s finger.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Woods was arrested on March 27 after his SUV clipped a work vehicle near the golfer’s Florida home and wound-up on its side.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When money is received, the group works with wildlife managers if a location needs to be sheared, burned or bulldozed.—
Andrew Weeks,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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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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“Shaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaved. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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