as in shaven
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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
Verb
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The stairs are lined with a cognac-colored carpet, trimmed in nautical rope.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
31 Dec. 2024
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But over time, the big airlines trimmed service at smaller airports.—
Niraj Chokshi,
New York Times,
25 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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Each student will receive a collection of cut flower seeds for the Spring season.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Giants starter Jason Pinnock was cut while playing under Manuel for the Jets in 2021.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Galina met him just off the elevator and kissed his cheeks in greeting.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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At the time, the British media claimed the Queen Mother said the president kissed her on the lips.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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The net simply gets clipped onto the detector as needed.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
30 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 30 Jan. 2025.
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