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
Kimberly Chin, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
And so, the night before his scheme is to take place, Mary comes to him, proffering a basket of shaving supplies … and her body.
—Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
There are five feet of ever-useful paracord in the handle, which contains a hollow, waterproof compartment big enough to store five waterproof matches and half a handful of wood shavings.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
This results in smoother skin that lasts longer compared to traditional shaving.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2024
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This followed Unilever's deal to sell its Suave shaving business to Yellow Wood last year.
—Kimberly Chin, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
And so, the night before his scheme is to take place, Mary comes to him, proffering a basket of shaving supplies … and her body.
—Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024
There are five feet of ever-useful paracord in the handle, which contains a hollow, waterproof compartment big enough to store five waterproof matches and half a handful of wood shavings.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024
This results in smoother skin that lasts longer compared to traditional shaving.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2024
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For example, instead of a ribbon, use compostable twine or string with a cutting—a sprig of holly, a clipping of eucalyptus, or the branch of a fir—tucked into it.Verity Burns, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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The palate exhibits the same distinctive flavors of lemon zest and fresh grass clippings.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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In 1985, movies made for and about kids had a few more splinters.Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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It’s had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor — Bare.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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Kardashian crawled passed a donkey next to the Virgin Mary, Jesus raiding the refrigerator and a woman trimming a Christmas tree.Janelle Ash, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hill switched from defensive tackle to tight end this past spring, trimming more than 30 pounds.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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The accusations include inappropriate touching and forcibly kissing an intern.Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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The compilation video included clips of the couple dancing around a living room as laser lights bounced off the ceiling, Payne playfully dragging Cassidy around by her feet, the couple posing together at Disneyland, eating pizza in a kitchen, sledding on a snowy hill and kissing at a restaurant.Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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So, toss out that sliver bar of soap gathering mildew on the tub tile, and, instead, opt for one of these beautiful bottles.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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This fabric filler fits into the sliver of space between the car seat and the armrest, thus blocking phones, keys, and crumbs from disappearing into the gap.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
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The paring looked promising, as Nabers got off to a historic start, posting two 100-yard receiving games and scoring three touchdowns in his first four games.Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Guests enjoy an incredible exploration and paring of Cycladic foods and wines at CHES.Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Shaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaving. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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