1
as in to cut
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 to brush
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 shave
Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Designed to tackle even the coarsest hair, its ceramic blades deliver a clean, smooth shave every time.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 May 2025
Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 July 2025
His head was also allegedly shaved, and he was frog-marched to a cell while being hit with wooden batons.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 July 2025
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Verb
Gillette Labs Heated Razor Gold Edition Buy him a better facial hair game with this high-tech heated razor meant to simulate the feeling of a hot towel shave.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Designed to tackle even the coarsest hair, its ceramic blades deliver a clean, smooth shave every time.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 May 2025
Noun
Subramanian also said that Diddy would get credit for the ten months he’s already been locked up, so whatever sentence is imposed would likely have that time shaved off.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 3 July 2025
His head was also allegedly shaved, and he was frog-marched to a cell while being hit with wooden batons.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 3 July 2025
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Verb
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Both headphones are astonishingly quiet, virtually eliminating lower drone sounds, cutting higher frequency noises like key clicks, and even erasing piercing sounds like dogs barking with a bit of music.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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To pay for these initiatives, the law cuts Medicaid and food stamps — programs relied upon by poor households with children — by more than $1 trillion.—
MORIAH BALINGIT,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Martz brushed off the remark and Bertram took him back to his office.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Fixing leaks, turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth, installing water-efficient appliances and running full loads of laundry all help reduce water use.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The shower also now features a toe ledge for shaving, as well as custom niches that were specially built to accommodate the owners’ shower products.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Libby recommends focusing on proper shaving technique.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Some might have trimmed guest lists — not for space, but to cut the grocery bill.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Jon Hart serape tour tote Whataburger's Jon Hart tour tote is stadium compliant in clear plastic, trimmed in all-natural leather and sporting serape webbing handles.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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After the buzzer sounded, Pope ran over to hug his wife, Lee Anne, and kissed his daughters near the bench before running off to a TV interview.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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In the video, baby Sofia can be seen giggling in her bouncer as Ree sings, plays and tickles her, as well as kissing the happy infant, who looks cute in a floral sleeper.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Do not blow grass clippings or leaves onto sidewalks.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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For mosquitoes, that means standing water along with things like grass clippings, weeds, and leaves.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Well the bracket that is attached to the doorframe had the screws clipped short and then pushed back into the frame.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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An eastbound tractor-trailer then clipped the blade, Allman said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Use a sharp paring knife to cut 4 slits in the top crust for steam to escape.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Using a sharp paring knife, start at the head end, and slice lengthwise along the back about three-fourths of the way through (do not cut all the way through), following the natural groove.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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“Shave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shave. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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