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
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
While some users questioned the logic behind the move, others were particularly alarmed by the environment in which the shaving took place.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
There have been scores of game-fixing and point-shaving scandals, notably involving the 1950 NCAA champion City College of New York, the 1978–79 Boston College men’s basketball team, and, in the 2000s, Arizona State men’s basketball.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
While no actual showers were possible, each astronaut had a personal kit including no-rinse shampoo, baby wipes, toothbrushes and shaving accessories.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
While some users questioned the logic behind the move, others were particularly alarmed by the environment in which the shaving took place.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Back in the day, scandals typically were point-shaving schemes that involved shadowy figures bribing athletes.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
There have been scores of game-fixing and point-shaving scandals, notably involving the 1950 NCAA champion City College of New York, the 1978–79 Boston College men’s basketball team, and, in the 2000s, Arizona State men’s basketball.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaving
Noun
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And if the power unit does require some super clipping, the additional V6 output leaves more power available to keep the car driving, reducing those speed differentials.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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Without proper clipping, the plant will look worse for wear and may decrease the visual interest of your garden.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Levu remained hot, banging home an RBI single in the bottom of the third, cutting the deficit by a run.—
Jack Vita,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Upon arrival, crews immediately began cutting holes in the roof for ventilation and took an offensive approach to battling the flames.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
Verb
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New York — American shoppers are brushing off higher gas prices and finally spending money at Target again.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The Bruins would benefit from brushing Joonas Korpisalo’s $3 million average annual value off their books.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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While the group claims it was formed by splinter factions of the Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, authorities have accused it of being a front for the TTP.—
Riaz Khan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Not-so-splendid splinter During a 1976 game against the Dodgers at San Diego Stadium, Padres left-hander Randy Jones was pitching to the Dodgers’ Bill Russell to lead off the seventh inning.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then Pages drove him in by roping his own double into the left-field corner, trimming the Brewers’ lead to two runs.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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To prevent groundhogs, make your yard less inviting by securing trash, trimming brush, and fencing your garden.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Even with the windows open all the way, the heat is hugging us, kissing us, pinching our cheeks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Lange captioned a carousel of scenic photos, which included a shot of O'Brien kissing her atop a cliff and pictures of the pair in seaweed barrel baths.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The dress is shaped by a series of cutouts down the bodice, exposing slivers of the dancer’s skin.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Whereas Charlotte and area towns have some control over projects through zoning decisions in their communities, the county only oversees a small sliver of unincorporated land in south Mecklenburg.—
Mary Ramsey
May 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Red clover stands taller, is less amenable to mowing, and can be short-lived.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Avoid mowing in the early morning or mid-day, as wet grass and strong sunlight can harm your lawn.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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“Shaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaving. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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