SHAVES Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

shaves 1 of 2

verb

Definition of shaves

present tense third-person singular of shave

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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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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shaves

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noun

plural of shave

as in shavings

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Recent Examples of shaves

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Its ceramic blades easily tackle coarse hair and its waterproof design makes in-shower shaves a breeze. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026 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. — 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, 30 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaves

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Zayn's recent proximity to the title picture cuts the other way.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The official also asked agency heads to prepare contingency plans identifying places to save money in a worst-case scenario that cuts need to be made.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of cuts

Noun

How to Grate Zucchini Once grated, the one large zucchini for this recipe should come out to about 1 ¾ cups of shreds.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026
To get on Fauci’s good side was to earn his confidence, his respect, and the benefits of his network of resources; to land on his bad side was to be carved into shreds inside his office, the worst of his rampages audible through the closed door.

— Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of shreds

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Spink’s optimism about the growth opportunities in Saudi Arabia comes even as the kingdom trims capital expenditure, cuts some projects, and limits spending on foreign consultants.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
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.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026

Definition of trims

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The cast celebrated with selfies taken on digital cameras, kisses, hugs, and smiles, showing a chemistry that bodes well for their onscreen performances.

— Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
From the achingly cool entrance that frames the stretch of private beach in front, to the half-moon infinity pool that perfectly kisses the ocean beyond it, island living doesn’t get much better, much freer, than this.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of kisses

Verb

All of my essentials are packed in my Stowaway, which clips into my weekender as a bag organizer, and can clip out to be worn on its own as a crossbody when walking around during the day or as a clutch when going out in the evening.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 July 2026
This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.

— Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026

Definition of clips

Noun

These influencers stayed at the high-end resort Wildflower Farms, where private cabins go for over $1,000 a night, and posted aesthetically pleasing photo dumps, sharing snippets of workshops, group dinners, and excursions.

— Moises Mendez II, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Yes, there are behind-the-scenes snippets from their projects with candid photos, but the chances of us seeing the inside of one of their houses feels slim to none.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 July 2026

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