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
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
The epicenter of the shaving world won’t be moving far.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
In 2025, companies were talking about using artificial intelligence to trim expenses, like shaving a few points off operating costs with copilots and automation tools.
—Deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Packed with soothing aloe and licorice root extract, this clear shaving serum was designed so that a little goes a long way.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
The epicenter of the shaving world won’t be moving far.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Jalen Smith, one of the men alleged to have helped perpetrate a sprawling college basketball point-shaving scheme, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to charges stemming from a Department of Justice indictment that unspooled the gambling ring.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
In 2025, companies were talking about using artificial intelligence to trim expenses, like shaving a few points off operating costs with copilots and automation tools.
—Deirdre Bosa, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaving
Noun
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The pole position laps set by Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in Australia and Japan were noteworthy for the sharp drop in speed at the fastest, famous, points of those circuits because of super clipping.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The rise of clipping, says Schwartz, has leveled the promotional playing field as the record business is in the midst of a larger post-streaming transformation.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This is an unsustainable path if the state hopes to avoid cutting health, education and other priorities.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Another option is to remove some of the pups, by cutting under the plants, and gathering the leaves with roots.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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But the savviest country stars are able to argue for basic respect for others while brushing off whatever political coding comes with it.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Many, many softly curled tendrils descended from all angles, giving the updo even more soft texture and brushing her neck and collarbones for a flirtatious, come-hither vibe.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2026
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In 1903, a vicious winter storm reduced most of the piers to splinters, and by 1906 offshore oil production at Summerland had all but ceased.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Upon impact, cannonballs would have sent wooden splinters flying like debris from grenades.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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Start by trimming the tough, dry ends off the bunch and chop them into little logs.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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Get a hedge-and-branch trimming bundle at a huge discount.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One snapshot showed Harry kissing Elizabeth on the cheek, while another depicted the family laughing.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
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At Marilla and White’s engagement party, both current and former cast members shared advice on everything from kissing to navigating a breakup.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Only a portion of the Moon is visible in frame below, with its curved edge revealing a bright sliver of sunlight returning after nearly an hour of darkness.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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Every second, that rice-sized sliver sifts through billions of bits of data on 20 watts of power.—
Philip Moyer,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the past decade, $15,745 of the county’s funds have been allocated to Billings Road work including inspections, weed eating and mowing the surrounding grass.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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In that case, Enroth recommends moving around the plants or mowing high, around four inches, so the grass is cut, but the violets, for instance, stay intact.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Shaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaving. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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