shaving 1 of 2

noun

Definition of shavingnext
as in clipping

Related Words

Relevance

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shaving
Noun
Villegas is accused of shaving points during the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Prior to their own discussion about shaving, Jones recalled interviewing Palmer on the show last month — and, yes, legs came up. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
Kath is competitive only about things that matter, like logging steps or shaving her legs, and the game had no bearing on her reality. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • On a September 2026 episode of Not Just Football With Cam Heyward, Rodgers offered a small nugget about how the wedding went down before cutting himself off.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The victim told police a handful of men had gotten together drinking and smoking while a tree cutting crew was in the neighborhood after recent storms, records state.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of cutting
Verb
  • Water is something children and adults use every single day from brushing teeth, taking showers, washing hands, to drinking water after playing outside.
    — Kristin Tsumura Tsai, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Sinéty developed a knack for finding within quotidian domestic and village scenes—a woman brushing her hair, a picnic in the sun—a dreamlike sense of mystery.
    — Felix Bazalgette, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 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
  • Landlords Even before legislation banning institutional investors from purchasing more single-family homes became law, the eight largest Wall Street landlords were trimming their portfolios.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The changes include cutting small teams consisting of one to two reports by nearly half and trimming employees seven steps away from the CEO by 20%.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of trimming
Verb
  • The Rhode beauty founder posed in a tiny white nightdress while cuddling and kissing Justin in bed in photos shared on September 7.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Ratajkowski and Gavras first sparked romance rumors in November 2025, when they were spotted out together in New York City, and were photographed with his arm around her and kissing multiple times.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of kissing
Noun
  • Among them is Dugi Otok, said Mark Palmer in The Times – a verdant, 26-mile-long sliver of limestone that lies an easy ferry ride from the fascinating harbour town of Zadar.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The play was a microcosm of the ability Harvey showcased during his rookie season to turn small slivers of space into big plays.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of sliver
Verb
  • Having a healthy lawn means managing soil conditions for the roots, mowing properly, and strengthening the density of the grass by overseeding.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The nonprofit also found Lindemann parking personal vehicles in its lot, mowing its lawn, and planting shrubs, according to the suit.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of mowing

Browse Nearby Words

shavies
shaving
shavings
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Shaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaving. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on shaving

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about shaving

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of shofar

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

Words from the 'Odyssey'

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Popular

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
funny guinea pig in glasses reading a book
Challenging Words You Should Know Vol 2 Words to the wise
See All