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
Brandi Jones, Health, 24 July 2025
In addition, the ship uses a technique called peak shaving.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
New evidence found in shavings from a meteorite known as Northwest Africa 12264 — a 50-gram (1.8 ounces) piece of space rock that is believed to have formed in the outer solar system — suggests that rocky planets like Earth and distant icy bodies may have formed at the same time.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 21 July 2025
Before safety razors, shaving meant wielding a lethal blade against your throat—or trusting someone else to do it.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
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Verb
Minimally invasive shaving with ethanol: This uses a special shaving tool and alcohol to remove glands.1
Sympathectomy: This is where the doctor cuts or clamps the nerves that trigger sweating.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 24 July 2025
In addition, the ship uses a technique called peak shaving.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
New evidence found in shavings from a meteorite known as Northwest Africa 12264 — a 50-gram (1.8 ounces) piece of space rock that is believed to have formed in the outer solar system — suggests that rocky planets like Earth and distant icy bodies may have formed at the same time.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 21 July 2025
Before safety razors, shaving meant wielding a lethal blade against your throat—or trusting someone else to do it.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaving
Noun
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The 219-page lawsuit details dozens of the podcaster's claims made over several months, and includes corresponding photographs, screenshots and archived newspaper clippings.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Queen Elizabeth's husband, Prince Philip, also hosted investiture ceremonies, according to clippings from The Court Circular, the official report of the royal family's engagements.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
24 July 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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Trump splinters with Federal Society Trump and his allies are waging a war against the Federalist Society as parts of his second-term agenda are blocked by some of his own judicial nominees.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
4 June 2025
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The butterfly-open design gives quick access to tweezers for bee stings or wooden splinters, and sharp scissors for clipping trail tape or loose threads—all while staying impressively lightweight.—
Brandon Schultz,
Travel + Leisure,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Three other Republican districts would each get a sliver of the county.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Why Latest Bold Deadline Rumors Make No Sense Any sliver of hope that the Braves organization had at making one final push toward a wild-card spot would be out the window.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Noun
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To test for doneness, insert a metal cake tester or thin paring knife into the middle of a fillet to see if the fish is warmed all the way through.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
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Similar sorbet & French fries parings can be found at La Côte in the Fontainebleau, with a simple serve of Moët & Chandon poured at Delilah.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Shaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaving. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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