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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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
Jessica Wang, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
For Twigs, shaving her head was the first step in achieving this.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Christopher Murray, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
At a dollar a shave and two dollars a haircut, these barbers have been here for generations.
—Richard Quest, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
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Verb
After a lengthy interview with Wahlberg on the latest episode of his Wild Ride podcast, the Jackass stunt king and comedian allowed his guest to shave a bald spot into his head.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
For Twigs, shaving her head was the first step in achieving this.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
Cremo sensitive shave cream can solve your problems.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
At a dollar a shave and two dollars a haircut, these barbers have been here for generations.
—Richard Quest, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shave
Verb
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Releasing fullback Alec Ingold after June 1 would cut his 2025 Dolphins cap hit from $4.9 million to $1.2 million.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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At my company, reducing commutes and office energy use has significantly cut our environmental impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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McCourt brushed off the suggestion as outside the parameters of true capitalism.—
Clare Malone,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Despite attempts to address the issue, the older sister consistently brushed off her concerns.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This initiative seeks to foster empathy, change perceptions, and build a more inclusive future, showcasing Daniel’s journey through familiar adolescent milestones like shaving and getting a driver's license.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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This could include brushing your teeth for at least two minutes at a time, washing your face, taking a shower, moisturizing your skin, shaving, and brushing your hair.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Razorbacks trimmed the MU lead to 12 on the back of a 6-0 run in the early minutes of the second half.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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The walls are trimmed in cinderblock to protect from flaming debris blowing up against the seam where wall meets ground.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Busch and his team would love to pose for more pictures kissing the bricks at IMS following Sunday’s race.—
Clifton Brown,
Indianapolis Star,
17 July 2017
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The trainer turns and kisses one of the man-eaters on the nose.—
Holly Millea,
Smithsonian,
29 June 2017
Noun
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One witch bottle, found at a construction site in London, contained not only urine, but also hair, nail clippings and a leather heart pierced by an iron nail.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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The inside covers of the notebooks were used to save a substantial collection of news clippings, an offbeat record of the world through those years of writing the book.—
Alexis Wright,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The president-elect also briefly reflected on the assassination attempt against him last summer in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a gunman clipped his ear before law enforcement killed the shooter.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The end came when Procházka clipped Hill with a left and rocked him to the mat with a punishing right.—
Brian Martin,
Orange County Register,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Niko Mikkola and Nate Schmidt for the second paring.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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At the time, the paring back of the program resulted in the closure of 18 Walmart delivery hubs in Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Tampa.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Shave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shave. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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