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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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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
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
Evert allowed cameras to accompany her to treatments and doctor appointments and document her son shaving off her hair after chemotherapy.
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Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
The married couple brought the shave ice chain to Stockton in 2023.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Her head was shaved in an ultra-short pixie cut, with the help of hairstylist Terrell Mullin, who was also responsible for her moody eye makeup and nude lip.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
Evert allowed cameras to accompany her to treatments and doctor appointments and document her son shaving off her hair after chemotherapy.
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Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Noun
Hawaiian delicacies like spam musubi and shave ice will also be available.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
The married couple brought the shave ice chain to Stockton in 2023.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shave
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The lineup already was revving, as Rushing homered in the second inning while Sasaki was still in the game, and both Kyle Tucker and Muncy drove in runs off starter Randy Vasquez in the third, cutting the deficit to two.
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Potential applications beyond wind energy The researchers believe the manufacturing approach could cut production costs for small wind turbines and help more people use lightweight renewable energy technology.
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Lightly brush the ribs with bulgogi glaze during the final hour if desired.
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The aisles were so choked that blooms and branches brushed against us, the air heady with the scent of lilies, roses, eucalyptus, and sweet decay.
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Overdoing exfoliation, shaving and active ingredients in a single session can leave skin raw and reactive, and chasing every new product trend often means buying things your routine does not need.
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Think shampoo, conditioner, scalp treatment, body exfoliation, shaving, masks and moisturizing all rolled into one extended session.
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Miller’s exact dress from Debute London, which features a bustier top, lace trim, and a short hemline, is a great example of the details that turn the trend more contemporary, while still nodding to its nostalgic, charming nature.
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Mow regularly and trim your edges, since ticks lurk in tall grass and brush.
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Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.
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Her shot from distance kissed the post and went in for her third goal of the season.
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Make sure that the upper half of your clipping has leaves so your plant can receive nutrients once it's replanted in soil.
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There was also, again strangely, slightly more clipping on show in very bright areas in the Bravia 9 II’s Standard and Movie presets than there was on the original Bravia 9, even though the Bravia 9 II actually displayed less clipping than its predecessor in Professional mode.
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At the low end, a dog washing station is a hose, a spray nozzle and somewhere to clip the leash.
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His pass to Luis Romo was perhaps a little short but the midfielder kept his cool, finding Roberto Alvarado, who clipped a gorgeous, inviting pass over the top.
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The paring back of Fed communications is part of a larger package of potential reforms to the central bank’s operations that Warsh signaled Wednesday.
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The paring back of Fed communications is part of a larger package of potential reforms to the central bank's operations that Warsh signaled Wednesday.
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“Shave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shave. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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