shaving 1 of 2

noun

Definition of shavingnext
as in clipping

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shaving

2 of 2

verb

present participle of shave
1
as in cutting
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 brushing
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 shaving
Noun
Advice is likely to move upstream, away from shaving fixes and toward friction reduction. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Chlorine doesn't magically seal a shaving nick, scraped knee, or healing surgical incision. — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 July 2026
Verb
Musk said SpaceX expects revenue to potentially exceed $1 trillion as early as 2029, shaving down his initial projection by two years. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Try roasting it with olive oil and salt, sautéing it and adding it to a pasta or grain bowl, or shaving it with a vegetable peeler and adding the raw strips to a salad for some crunch. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shaving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaving
  1. clipping
  2. cutting
  3. brushing
  4. splinter
  5. trimming
  6. kissing
  7. sliver
  8. mowing
Noun
  • While basic clipping remains a popular marketing method, creators often hire these editors to make meatier videos — whether short-form or hour-long podcasts.
    — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
  • According to a clipping of an article written in the Jamaica Observer, Malcolm was also a dance instructor.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of clipping
Verb
  • Furthermore, Bailey stated that simply not cutting rates already constitutes monetary policy tightening.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Enacting a solution is liable to be a significant political battle, likely involving cutting benefits for some Americans or raising taxes on higher earners, or both.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cutting
Verb
  • If additional hold is needed, Marjan recommends spraying Paul Mitchell Firm Hold Super Clean Extra Hairspray on the roots and brushing back before wrapping a second elastic around everything.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • After brushing off any remaining crumbs, Lova made her way to the John Rylands Library, a neo-Gothic building of crimson sandstone that dominates the high street.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of brushing
Noun
  • Los Lobos emerged as a splinter organization from Los Choneros and has established routes into Mexico through relationships with organizations including Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, Treasury said.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • One day, while washing a wooden cutting board, a splinter lodged in my left index finger.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of splinter
Verb
  • Earning more money isn't feasible for everyone but trimming your expenses could provide some relief.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • There are no real editing options, beyond trimming your video.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of trimming
Verb
  • In the trailer, Reinhart‘s Olive is shown spontaneously kissing Bateman‘s Adam — a notable Easter egg to the book cover of Hazelwood‘s bestseller — so her best friend Anh can see them.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Among the snapshots were lots of sweet moments with Turner, including photos of the actor kissing her on the cheek as the newlyweds enjoyed time together in the countryside.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of kissing
Noun
  • Most of the moon will be obscured, with only a thin sliver remaining outside the shadow, giving the lunar surface an eerie red glow.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The portion of the First Miami Presbyterian Church site slated for redevelopment faces a sliver of Biscayne Bay that separates Brickell from Brickell Key.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of sliver
Verb
  • There are plenty of landscaping tasks to perform year-round, from mowing the grass to watering your flowers.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The workers are in the district’s landscape maintenance, conservation and experiential programming, fleet and facilities departments — clearing roads, mowing lawns, cleaning buildings, maintaining trails and emptying trash cans.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of mowing

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