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
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
The decision to move elections to November shaves several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.
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Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
For beard trims and shaves, go to Pisterzi in Soho.
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The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
In the first episode back, Cranston stands completely nude as Kaczmarek’s Lois shaves his back and nether regions.
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ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
The Echo Spot shaves it down even further to a half-sphere and adds a handy little touch screen for visual information.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Perhaps this shaves off sharp edges around any conversation.
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Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
One of the highlights is the bread cart rolled out at the beginning of the meal, right after the waiter shaves off a roll of unctuous French butter from a huge golden mound.
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Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
After consultations with superiors, the jail superintendent has sent for a barber, who shaves the man gently, making sure to clear the fuzz from his earlobes.
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Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Zillow says that a pale pink bathroom could lose you up to $6,013, while a pale pink kitchen shaves an extra $4,201 off potential buyers' offers.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
The decision to move elections to November shaves several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.
—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
For beard trims and shaves, go to Pisterzi in Soho.
—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
In the first episode back, Cranston stands completely nude as Kaczmarek’s Lois shaves his back and nether regions.
—
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
The Echo Spot shaves it down even further to a half-sphere and adds a handy little touch screen for visual information.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Perhaps this shaves off sharp edges around any conversation.
—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
One of the highlights is the bread cart rolled out at the beginning of the meal, right after the waiter shaves off a roll of unctuous French butter from a huge golden mound.
—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
After consultations with superiors, the jail superintendent has sent for a barber, who shaves the man gently, making sure to clear the fuzz from his earlobes.
—
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaves
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For example, a recent study found that remote workers coming to the office one day a month increases productivity by 8% and cuts attrition by a third while boosting job satisfaction and improving communication.
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Costa to the rescue once again in the 67th minute as Jhon Arias cuts inside from the right and plays it back wide to Santiago Arias.
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At a tumultuous teen party halfway through the film, Sonya brushes off Coley completely, buoying drunkenly into the arms of whoever will take her.
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Bryce Harper, star slugger, the Phillie Phanatic's best friend, and baseball hero to children of all ages, brushes his teeth.
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Trump’s appreciation for and emulation of the histrionics of that sport have been much discussed over the years—recall how the late Hulk Hogan ripped his shirt to shreds at the 2024 Republican National Convention to reveal a TRUMP VANCE T-shirt underneath.
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Watching the chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation rip Tom Skerritt’s character to shreds on live TV would make for extremely spicy viewing.
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Coppola's preferred version of the film, Final Cut, removes or trims a handful of sequences, including the exchange between Willard (Martin Sheen) and the Playboy Playmates, and Kurtz (Marlon Brando) reading from TIME magazine.
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For 2026, the hybrid is offered in LXS, EX, SX, and SX Prestige trims.
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In the photo, Holland kisses Zendaya's head while on the Spider-Man press tour.
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Set in one blistering Midwestern small town summer, everything changes in Mina’s friend group when her best friend unexpectedly kisses her at a sleepover.
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Oleander is a summer stunner in USDA hardiness zones 8 and above with dozens of fragrant blooms set against dark green, leathery leaves.
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Standing water, rain, pollen, and leaves can also leave their mark, and debris can build up in pits, cracks, and pores.
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This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
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Joe Rodon clips a pass over the top of the Brentford defence for Calvert-Lewin to contest.
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Claudine Ebeid, The Atlantic’s executive producer for audio, said the company was focused on figuring out its YouTube strategy while also publishing more short-form video clips via snippets from its podcasts.
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Keeping with the Day and Night theme, her official website played snippets of two different instrumentals (for 12 hours each) on June 1.
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“Shaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaves. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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