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
Catherine Baab, Quartz, 29 May 2025
How to prep skin before using a bikini trimmer
Who should use a bikini trimmer?
Is a bikini trimmer better than shaving?
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 May 2025
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 May 2025
The shave ice was actually the idea of our writer, Chris Bright, who's Hawaiian.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Verb
An eye-watering 42.6% spike in imports, as companies rushed to front-load supply chains ahead of the tariffs, shaved some 5 percentage points off GDP growth.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 29 May 2025
How to prep skin before using a bikini trimmer
Who should use a bikini trimmer?
Is a bikini trimmer better than shaving?
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 May 2025
Noun
For the best results, use it in a gentle circular motion with shaving cream to achieve a smooth, irritation-free shave.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 May 2025
The shave ice was actually the idea of our writer, Chris Bright, who's Hawaiian.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Verb
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Perry’s 10th playoff goal this season cut the Panthers lead to 4-2.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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Other options include raising payroll taxes, cutting benefits for future recipients, or a combination of all three.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Circular retail is a long-term value play Don’t brush off circular retail as a passing trend.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Some Republicans still hope for a detente between the two men, although that seemed unlikely on Friday as Trump brushed off the idea of an impending makeup call.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
Noun
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As chef Bill Jeong’s crispy jeon approaches the table, the generous shavings of bonito dance and flutter atop the savory seafood pancake that’s shot through with strands of scallions and coated with aioli.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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The power trimmer sits on one end while a multi-razor blade for standard shaving is on the other.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Though the index rebounded shortly after, its gains were trimmed in early 2025 as U.S. President Donald Trump ignited his trade war.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Asparagus could be cut, trucked to the plant, trimmed, washed, blanched, packaged, and quick-frozen to -40 degrees Fahrenheit in less than two hours; one was the goal.—
John Seabrook
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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Mow lawns frequently but don’t catch the clippings.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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That keeps grass clippings and rocks away from nearby cars.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Every feather was clipped short; the bullet must have gone the length of the bird’s body cutting feathers and not once drawing blood!—
Percy Brown,
Outdoor Life,
12 June 2025
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First, trim your nails by clipping straight across to create short tips.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Others are still discouraged from the paring back of incentives for domestic productions and have been inactive.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The set includes an 8-inch chef knife, 8-inch bread knife, 8-inch slicing knife, a 7-inch Santoku knife, 5-inch utility knife, and 3.5-inch paring knife.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Shave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shave. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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