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shaving 1 of 2

noun

Definition of shavingnext
as in clipping

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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
To help conserve water resources, neighboring residents and visitors are asked to limit their showers to five minutes or less, turn off faucets when shaving or brushing teeth, flush toilets selectively and only wash laundry in full loads. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Jhin says doctors can remove them by shaving, scraping, freezing or cauterizing them. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
The 23-year-old and his Serbia team-mates won the Davis Cup for the first time in December 2010, and fulfilled a promise by shaving their heads in celebration. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Go bananas with shaving cream Have your kids hop into a dry bathtub with their swimsuit on. — Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 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
  • Her digital-first mentality, bolstered by reshares and organic clipping from fans online, is exactly what helped an A&R at Artist House discover her on TikTok last year.
    — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of clipping
Verb
  • By cutting the number of working holiday visas, critics say, the government risks causing more economic pain.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The state’s top law enforcement officer will not shed any light on why subpoenas were recently served on a slew of Broward County officials regarding the county’s efforts to explore cutting ties with the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
    — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of cutting
Verb
  • Images also depict a heap of trash bags outside the sally port and people brushing their teeth outside with a hose.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Plaque starts building up within roughly 48 hours, so brushing a few times per week is a good baseline.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 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
  • Hutton snuck in a right-footed shot from a narrow angle in the 73rd minute, trimming the lead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Wall Street is trimming targets while the sector lags the market.
    — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of trimming
Verb
  • Partner Alan Bersten hugged De Laurentiis, kissing her on the head, while also crying.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
  • As part of Faust’s plea deal, prosecutors agreed to dismiss most of the other charges, including allegations of her kissing the fifth grader, the Pioneer Press and WQOW report.
    — KC Baker, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of kissing
Noun
  • But embedded in nights such as Tuesday are slivers and morsels of hope and optimism.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Phone makers like Samsung, Huawei and Motorola have been selling foldable phones for years, though such devices only account for a sliver of global smartphone sales.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of sliver
Verb
  • Throughout his illness, Gardner’s friends have shown up to help him in various ways, such as mowing his lawn, cooking and delivering groceries.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Its sap may also irritate the skin, and cutting or mowing the plant may create additional exposure risks.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
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