Thesaurus results for SHAVER

shaver

noun

ˈshā-vər

Definition of shaver

as in boy

a male person who has not yet reached adulthood back in the old days when my dad was just a little shaver

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Recent Examples of shaver Once that’s done, finish up with a fabric shaver. — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026 Ann Michael started the proceedings before handing the shaver off to a professional. — Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Remove lint and defuzz your favorite garments with this easy-to-use fabric shaver. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 In a nearby communal restroom, officers also found a shaver with hair clippings on the ground, White said. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shaver

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Among the traditions preserved by the Gion Matsuri is the choosing of a boy as a sacred messenger to the gods.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Soccer destiny then deemed that her baby boy, who would become a star for Barcelona some 15 years later, was paired up with the Argentine who would become one of the greatest of all time.

— Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Definition of boy

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For older kids who have trouble adjusting to the demands on the school year, plenty of time to wind down after school and a predictable morning routine are key.

— Parents, Parents, 17 July 2026
That said, this probably won’t be even faintly legible on a home entertainment system, let alone the handheld gadgets that kids like the ones seen here prefer to watch entertainment on these days.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026

Definition of kid

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The series, about students at a school in Japan that teaches super-powered teenagers how to become heroes, arrived in the boom era of Marvel Studios’ cinematic universe.

— Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 24 July 2026
Investigators testified that the teenager carried the rifle onto the school bus with the barrel wrapped in a poster board.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

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