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as in trimmed
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 brushed
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 shaved
The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2023
The Capital Grille The restaurant will offer an exclusive Father’s Day dish: a 20-ounce 30-day dry-aged New York Strip with shaved black summer truffles.
—Erin Booke, Dallas News, 5 June 2023
Over roast duck with shaved truffle, Jimmy Ha showed a video of the opening reception for his restaurant, HK VIP Kitchen, last year.
—Staff Writer
follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2022
Add putting surfaces that appear elevated because of the severe and shaved slopes.
—Doug Ferguson, orlandosentinel.com, 20 May 2021
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Dads can enjoy a 20-ounce, 30-day dry-aged New York Strip with shaved black summer truffles and truffle demi available exclusively in-restaurant for Father’s Day.
—The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2023
The Capital Grille The restaurant will offer an exclusive Father’s Day dish: a 20-ounce 30-day dry-aged New York Strip with shaved black summer truffles.
—Erin Booke, Dallas News, 5 June 2023
Over roast duck with shaved truffle, Jimmy Ha showed a video of the opening reception for his restaurant, HK VIP Kitchen, last year.
—Staff Writer
follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2022
Add putting surfaces that appear elevated because of the severe and shaved slopes.
—Doug Ferguson, orlandosentinel.com, 20 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaved
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When the Tigers trimmed Texas’ 14-point lead to seven, the Longhorns answered emphatically.Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis, said the Club would have trimmed its position if permitted.Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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On a cold afternoon in March, a Colombian family brushed past fellow migrants smoking outside the Watson Hotel on West 57th Street.Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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On a cold afternoon in March, a Colombian family brushed past fellow migrants smoking outside the Watson Hotel on West 57th Street.Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nordstrom announced plans last year to shutter its Canadian operations, closing all stores in the country and cutting 2,500 jobs.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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This included cutting the corporate tax rate and increasing standard deductions for individuals and couples, many of whom previously would have itemized instead of taking the standard deduction.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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After an overtime Super Bowl win, a star tight end kissed his girlfriend, the world's most successful pop star, as confetti flew—the stuff dreams are made of.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Only his nannies showed him affection but that, as Diana explained, was not the same as being kissed and cuddled by your parents, which Charles never was.Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The car moved across multiple lanes, clipped another vehicle, struck the outer retention wall then careened back across all lanes of traffic.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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The vehicle that was clipped had minor damage, but its driver was not injured, the sheriff's office said.Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Shaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaved. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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