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
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
Noun
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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Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Our study shows that obsessive passion cuts the chances of forming sustainable relationships through networking by 17%.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But on the day of Dale’s memorial, everyone brushes their hair, puts on the right clothes, and plays big, grieving family.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
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Despite the mess in her apartment, the man, like everyone else in her life, brushes off her fears as the exaggerations of an overactive imagination.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Sep. 2025
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Skip the pricey groomer visits and messy bathroom trims with this Labor Day deal.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From loving social media posts to kisses on the red carpet, Urban and Kidman appeared head-over-heels for each other.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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The hugs, kisses and belly rubs are not ending for Sgt.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Sep. 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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The film’s devastating revelations of intimate betrayals dispel nostalgia and sentiment down to the last shreds.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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But Trump in his second term has discarded any remaining shreds of conservative restraint (small government?—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
25 Sep. 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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Shepherd’s Purse A low-growing annual weed with leaves that resemble dandelion foliage, shepherd’s purse germinates in fall and then sends up a slender flower stalk in spring.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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This 20-inch serving tray has rich orange and brown leaves for the ideal autumnal touch.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Shaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaves. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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