1
as in cuts
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 brushes
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 shaves
Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
In one scene, Johnson’s character goes to the barber shop and shaves his hair.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.
—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Those varying responses often have an offsetting effect that shaves off the most extreme edges of the group’s volatility.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Accessories, colored extensions, and unique shaves all accentuate the beauty of natural hair to help anyone achieve the best natural hairstyles for curly hair.
—Ashley Alese Edwards, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
This infrastructure shaves milliseconds off latency, keeps experiences smooth during peak loads, and preserves the security and privacy enterprise clients demand.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
The salon opened in February and services offered at the salon include haircuts, facial treatments, full head shaves, pedicures and manicures.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
To achieve this, Hank takes control in the dynamic and shaves Aaron’s entire body.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
In one scene, Johnson’s character goes to the barber shop and shaves his hair.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.
—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Those varying responses often have an offsetting effect that shaves off the most extreme edges of the group’s volatility.
—Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Accessories, colored extensions, and unique shaves all accentuate the beauty of natural hair to help anyone achieve the best natural hairstyles for curly hair.
—Ashley Alese Edwards, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
This infrastructure shaves milliseconds off latency, keeps experiences smooth during peak loads, and preserves the security and privacy enterprise clients demand.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
The salon opened in February and services offered at the salon include haircuts, facial treatments, full head shaves, pedicures and manicures.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaves
Verb
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In September, cuts to subsea cables in the Red Sea caused disruptions to Microsoft's Azure cloud service.—
Magdalena Petrova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Together with fellow oligarch Gennadiy Bogolyubov, who cuts a comparatively lower profile, Kolomoisky amassed a sizable portfolio.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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If the doctor brushes you off or looks at their watch, get a new doctor!—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … NO LAUGHING MATTER – White House brushes off SNL season premiere, calling show 'waste' of time.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As of October 27, the CME FedWatch tool derived from 30-Day Fed Funds futures implies a roughly 98% probability that the Fed trims the policy rate by 25 basis points this week.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In between snuggles and breathless puppy kisses, guests learn to harness the dogs and drive sleds.—
Susan B. Barnes,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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At Colin’s wake, among bottles aging in the dark, Marissa kisses Peter.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the unfixed nature of trauma colors even the most vivid of memories with shreds of doubt.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Riverside native shreds lesser defenses beyond the arc and above the break.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With its 5Ah battery, the Goat mows over 5,000 square feet per charge and gets back to work after just 45 minutes of charging.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Organic mulches include straw, pine needles, wood chips and bark, shredded leaves, and layers of newspaper.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The roots anchor in the soil, providing a firm foundation for stems, branches, and leaves.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Shaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaves. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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