How to Use shaving in a Sentence

shaving

noun
  • Don’t brush your hair over the sink or rinse shavings down the drain.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023
  • The chocolate shavings in each bite are worth the $1.79.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 15 July 2024
  • The Keeper of the Blades gave me my razor and shaving cream.
    — Kate Tsurkan, Harper’s Magazine , 25 May 2022
  • Once the shaving cream has set, blot it up with a dry white cloth.
    — Brett Martin, Popular Mechanics, 9 Apr. 2021
  • There was a heap of pulpy wood shavings in the trailer, yes.
    — Jared Gilmour, sacbee, 31 May 2018
  • Next, apply the shaving cream, gel or soap of your choice.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • What are the best shaving techniques for a smooth shave?
    — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 27 Sep. 2021
  • That means bathing, shaving, hair-combing, and the rest.
    — Daniel Mendelsohn, Town & Country, 1 May 2021
  • The bristles of the shaving brush should be a little soft, not hard.
    — Lisa Morrow, CNN, 15 Nov. 2021
  • Built into the front of each one is a short, stiff chalk brush, like a shaving brush.
    — Sarah L. Kaufman, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2020
  • Place the cream on damp skin, then proceed with shaving.
    — Sara Miranda, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The same goes for shaving, since your skin needs time to heal from any cuts or scrapes from the razor.
    — Jenn Sinrich, SELF, 10 Dec. 2018
  • Use it as facial cleanser, body wash, and a shaving helper.
    — Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, 18 Oct. 2019
  • Spread whipped cream over pie and top with chopped peanuts and chocolate shavings.
    — Jade Zimmerman, Country Living, 1 Nov. 2018
  • Alas, skiers will just have to shred that shaving cream without them.
    — Jordan Riefe, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2019
  • The chocolate shavings sprinkled on top add a nice touch, too.
    — Brittany Natale, Redbook, 26 July 2023
  • Watch the video above to hear how shaving off her eyebrows helped her take charge over her looks.
    — Madeline Muzzi, The Cut, 5 Apr. 2018
  • But Bevel is a standout in the grooming and shaving scene.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
  • The lock on the door to a seventh floor suite appeared damaged with metal shavings on the floor.
    — cleveland, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Which isn’t to say that not shaving has to be a question of making a statement.
    — Chiara Wilkinson, Vogue, 21 July 2023
  • Perry shared the news in the form of a photo of Bloom with his face covered in pale pink shaving cream.
    — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, 4 Apr. 2020
  • And in the bathroom, his toothbrush and a shaving kit remain.
    — Jan Ransom, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2018
  • Her daughter Keegan then appeared in the video and took over the shaving process.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 15 Mar. 2024
  • For dry shaving, simply run the shaver over clean, dry skin to remove hair.
    — Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Nov. 2022
  • With the dog sedated, the team went to work, shaving pounds of excess fur from her body.
    — Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The shaving cream is made from maca root and aloe vera which helps to soothe skin and leave it feeling soft.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2020
  • Then, Daniel recommends shaving off the root ball on all sides and the bottom by about an inch.
    — Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2023
  • His wife and three kids will handle the shaving honors.
    — Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2021
  • The model is the first celebrity to partner with the brand, known for selling handheld, cordless shaving devices that can be used on wet or dry skin.
    — Mikelle Street, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025
  • It’s then topped off with shavings of 99 percent bittersweet chocolate to add a note of cacao without the sweetness.
    — Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025

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