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
  • This change is apparent in the fact that European governments, too, are cutting funding for religious freedom advocacy.
    — Matthew Schmitz, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In a sign of growing staff unrest over the steady stream of cost-cutting announcements across the BBC, some workers made their feelings known on a Microsoft Teams call earlier this week.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Oct. 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
  • From there, Bono and McDaid did a rewrite of the lyrics to make it about a mother watching her family splinter, and, the magazine says, Parton agreed to sing the new Bono/McDaid version of her tune.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Pushing those briars aside revealed a single splinter of stained glass, bright as a ruby and warm as blood.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of splinter
Verb
  • But while the wider economy has come under pressure, with inflation hovering above 4% and the government trimming its economic growth forecasts, Brazil has also been an economic beneficiary of higher oil prices as a net oil exporter.
    — Chloe Taylor,Thomas Da Graca Barlow, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The hair architect responsible for trimming Lawrence’s texture on Tuesday has not yet been revealed.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of trimming
Verb
  • That’s because the acting Oscar races are really more akin to a political campaign that involves millions of dollars, months of meet-and-greets and kissing metaphorical babies, and dozens of screenings and press appearances.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • They were photographed holding hands and kissing during the trip.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of kissing
Noun
  • Here, generous sleeves and fluid movement deliver plenty of drama without exposing so much as a sliver of skin.
    — Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Layer a simple white tank underneath so only a sliver peeks out from the collar.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of sliver
Verb
  • Raised roots make mowing more difficult and can be damaged by mower blades.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Maintenance is easy, just mowing the grass and inspecting the pond.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of mowing

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