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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2
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
Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Designed to tackle even the coarsest hair, its ceramic blades deliver a clean, smooth shave every time.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 May 2025
Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 July 2025
This flavor also shaves off 2 kg of overall weight to tip the scales at 24 kg (52.9 lb).
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
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Verb
Gillette Labs Heated Razor Gold Edition Buy him a better facial hair game with this high-tech heated razor meant to simulate the feeling of a hot towel shave.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Designed to tackle even the coarsest hair, its ceramic blades deliver a clean, smooth shave every time.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 May 2025
Noun
Europe’s Stoxx 600 index closed 0.06% lower on Monday, after shaving off losses late in the day to finish at a session high.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 July 2025
This flavor also shaves off 2 kg of overall weight to tip the scales at 24 kg (52.9 lb).
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
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On Thursday, the White House announced that Trump had just sent letters to the heads of 17 major pharmaceutical companies pushing them to cut the prices that Americans have to pay down to the levels that people in other countries pay.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The storm cut nearby Miccosukee tribal members off from the rest of the world for two days.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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Trump, facing outrage from many of his own supporters, has tried and failed to brush off concerns about the case.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
29 July 2025
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Republicans downplay Medicaid cuts The president and his Republican congressional allies have brushed off the health care cuts, including hundreds of billions of dollars in Medicaid retrenchment in the mammoth tax law.—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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Minimally invasive shaving with ethanol: This uses a special shaving tool and alcohol to remove glands.1 Sympathectomy: This is where the doctor cuts or clamps the nerves that trigger sweating.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
24 July 2025
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In addition, the ship uses a technique called peak shaving.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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There’s open-pore wood trim with backlit accents, brushed aluminum trim, a wide range of ambient lights and three-zone climate control.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending legislation will trim more than $900 billion in federal spending on Medicaid over the next decade.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Other sweet shots include Harley kissing her fiancé in his arms, and two celebratory engagement cakes.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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In the video, baby Sofia can be seen giggling in her bouncer as Ree sings, plays and tickles her, as well as kissing the happy infant, who looks cute in a floral sleeper.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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If disease is already present, distributing grass clippings to other parts of the yard may make the disease more widespread.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 July 2025
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One of the clippings pressed to their wall features a photo of silent film star Clara Bow, whose likeness is referenced in Swift's 2024 song named after the actress.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
17 July 2025
Verb
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How to get sparkling rosé nails at home The same rule applies to all nude nails: Lay the foundation first by clipping your nails straight across before rounding the edges with a nail file.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
28 July 2025
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These hammocks fit over your entire back seat and easily clip to the front and passenger seats to create a hammock with extra space for your furry friend.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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To test for doneness, insert a metal cake tester or thin paring knife into the middle of a fillet to see if the fish is warmed all the way through.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
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Similar sorbet & French fries parings can be found at La Côte in the Fontainebleau, with a simple serve of Moët & Chandon poured at Delilah.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Shave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shave. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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