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
Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Until today, the 13-year-old shaving brand Harry’s has only offered one type of razor.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
Some power markets are finally starting to understand all the services batteries can provide — frequency regulation, peak shaving, demand response — creating new lines of business.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 21 Apr. 2025
As chef Bill Jeong’s crispy jeon approaches the table, the generous shavings of bonito dance and flutter atop the savory seafood pancake that’s shot through with strands of scallions and coated with aioli.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
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Verb
Across the way, Truman sprawled out on a bed wood shavings.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Until today, the 13-year-old shaving brand Harry’s has only offered one type of razor.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
Some power markets are finally starting to understand all the services batteries can provide — frequency regulation, peak shaving, demand response — creating new lines of business.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 21 Apr. 2025
As chef Bill Jeong’s crispy jeon approaches the table, the generous shavings of bonito dance and flutter atop the savory seafood pancake that’s shot through with strands of scallions and coated with aioli.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaving
Noun
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In the glove box was a small stack of newspaper clippings.—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
12 June 2025
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To create their report, the girls reviewed autobiographies, newspaper clippings and even interviewed protest leaders.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Melissa Joan Hart is showing off her impressive beard-trimming skills!—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The couple can be seen having a blast as Hart took the clippers and started trimming Wilkerson's beard in various ways, eventually splitting it into three long strands.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Hudson added a large white heart to the bottom of the pic, as well as a GIF of two kissing swans.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Additional guidelines banned kissing specifically.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Check out Brecher's website for a breakdown of the filters and other peripherals used to capture and edit the cosmic splinter portrait.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Lee, a 40-year-old legislator, previously served as the PPP’s youngest party leader before being ousted by Yoon’s faction and subsequently founding his own splinter party.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
Noun
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That is just a sliver of the fun to be had in Boston’s Seaport District.—
Jeanne O'Brien Coffey,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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This is just a sliver of the growth that happens in that kitchen as kids progress through the program.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
Noun
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To hull a strawberry: Grab a sharp paring knife with your dominant hand, gripping the blade with your index finger and thumb, and leave about 1 inch poking out.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Others are still discouraged from the paring back of incentives for domestic productions and have been inactive.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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“Shaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaving. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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