SHAVING Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of shaving

as in clipping

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verb

present participle of shave

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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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

Fragrance-free and gentle enough for sensitive skin, Green Stix turn a shaving mishap into a non-event. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Replacing a filling or shaving down a crown is a routine part of dental care. — Laurie Mermet, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Verb

Colbert had no hesitation about taking the tool to his facial hair, shaving it off and returning to his recognizable clean-shaven look. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 Current standalone pricing for LPCAMM2 modules on Framework's website is $800 for the 32GB kit and $1,600 for the 64GB kit, so even shaving $50 off that would be welcome. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shaving

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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

The verdict came just three days after regulators seized Ueno Bank, cutting nearly 3 million customers off from their savings and bank cards and setting off a political crisis.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
The little lumberjack walked to the far end of the forest and started cutting.

— Jeremy Macliver, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of cutting

Verb

There are no little bulges to accommodate the eyes, just cozy silk brushing lightly against my eyelids.

— Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026
Carefully dig up the mother plant or remove it from the container, brushing soil from clumps of roots or rhizomes.

— Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of brushing

Noun

Not only does a zombie fight an actual Tiger shark — and win — the wood splinter in the eyeball goes down in history as one of the single greatest gore moments ever put in a movie.

— Vulture Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
And why didn’t Colman get splinters during the film’s steamy bonking scenes?

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of splinter

Verb

Informal ones have looser requirements and can be pruned once or twice a year with selective thinning and trimming by hand.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2026
From Christmas cocktails and tree-trimming ideas to gift wrapping, recipes, and musical moments, each segment adds warmth, fun, and fresh inspiration.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of trimming

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Jurors also found the actor guilty of kissing and groping another woman at a London radio station in 2004 or 2005 and of anally raping a fan at his home after meeting her backstage at one of his comedy shows in 2009.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Peach-pink blush appeared high on her cheekbones, kissing her lower waterline, while a dark brown lipstick completed the look.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

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Delta Air Lines, which accounts for a sliver of flights at CLT, told the Observer airports ultimately decide how gates are assigned, but airlines need dependable access to serve customers, and airports need flexibility to respond to changing demand.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026
Just a sliver of Dimorphos is visible, below and slightly to the left of the main asteroid.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of sliver

Verb

Adjusting mowing height, watering deeply but less frequently, and following appropriate fertilization practices may improve its appearance without additional seed.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
John Watts, who owns a mowing company, says the rain disrupted his work plans that day.

— Veronica Fulton-Mazaika, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of mowing

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