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
Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Disney World just announced five exciting new promotions for summer and into early fall, offering families multiple ways to potentially shave off hundreds of dollars from the total cost of their vacation.
—Carly Neil, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
The impact on the economy could be significant, with central bank having previously estimating that a 10% increase in oil prices would lift inflation by about 30 basis points and shave growth by roughly 15 basis points, assuming a full pass-through on domestic prices.
—Swati Gupta, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Choosing to shave it off These three men, like other men facing the same conditions, could see many other men going about their days as bald men.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Disney World just announced five exciting new promotions for summer and into early fall, offering families multiple ways to potentially shave off hundreds of dollars from the total cost of their vacation.
—Carly Neil, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
The list of products below, from grooming stalwarts like Aesop and Gillette to newer firms such as Eredi Zucca, can help any guy get a close, comfortable shave.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
The impact on the economy could be significant, with central bank having previously estimating that a 10% increase in oil prices would lift inflation by about 30 basis points and shave growth by roughly 15 basis points, assuming a full pass-through on domestic prices.
—Swati Gupta, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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Medical experts say if a rattlesnake bites, keep the area still, at or below heart level, do not apply ice, do not cut the wound, and do not suck out the venom – and seek help immediately.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Aztecs were within nine points late in the first half against Michigan and had a 3 rattle out that would have cut it to six before getting their doors blown off 94-54, their most lopsided defeat of the 21st century.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Its tulle is brittle and sharp, brushing against my fur like a thousand tiny teeth, a cruel lover that bites with every move.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Guerrero brushed her sister’s hair.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Love the leg-shaving reference.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Fans making outrageous public bets on social media — shaving heads, getting tattoos, eating bizarre foods — has become its own genre of internet content.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Build buffer time, trim one commitment, then return to the itinerary with even gentler expectations and a simpler packing list.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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His volunteering includes helping seniors by mowing their lawns, trimming their hedges and bringing them dinner on holidays.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Xavier kisses his wife and son, sends them on their way above ground, and goes after Presley.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Boozer caught up to Ball at the rim, but the guard muscled his way toward the bucket anyway, kissing the ball of the glass to score and draw an and one.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rise of clipping, says Schwartz, has leveled the promotional playing field as the record business is in the midst of a larger post-streaming transformation.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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According to Myers’s new book William and Catherine: The Monarchy’s New Era: The Inside Story, after William and Kate were nonchalant about everything, staff turned to historical clippings for inspiration on what to do.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bruce checked the number on the oxygen monitor still clipped to Louise’s finger.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Woods, 50, had to climb out of the passenger's side door of his Land Rover in the wake of the March 27 crash on Jupiter Island, because the car had flipped onto its side after clipping the trailer attached to a pickup truck driving in front of him, according to the arrest report.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Use a sharp paring knife or the curved tip of a vegetable peeler to remove any larger sprouts from the potato.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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The paring could be between a person and either an AI tool or an AI agent.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Shave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shave. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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