1
as in trimmed
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 brushed
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 shaved
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Sama offers a range of classic hand and cut rolls such as blue crab, yellowtail and salmon, as well as a few signatures, including the Sama, which tops toro and truffled uni with shaved, salted egg yolk.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Dads can enjoy a 20-ounce, 30-day dry-aged New York Strip with shaved black summer truffles and truffle demi available exclusively in-restaurant for Father’s Day.
—The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2023
The Capital Grille The restaurant will offer an exclusive Father’s Day dish: a 20-ounce 30-day dry-aged New York Strip with shaved black summer truffles.
—Erin Booke, Dallas News, 5 June 2023
Add putting surfaces that appear elevated because of the severe and shaved slopes.
—Doug Ferguson, orlandosentinel.com, 20 May 2021
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, video posted by the Salvadoran government showed detainees stripped and having their heads shaved before being frog-marched in handcuffs and chains at their feet and waist into the prison.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Her mother, brother, and aunt shaved their heads as well.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Per a Vogue cover story earlier this month, the actress’ head was shaved in real time during a scene in the movie.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
With three White Sox (45-83) runs already scored in the eighth, the Twins’ (59-69) lead shaved to just a run and the bases loaded, Lewis raced back and tracked down a pop fly in foul territory.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 23 Aug. 2025
Outperformers clearly have little margin for error, as the stock shaved 31 points off of the Hang Seng Index and 32 points off of the Hang Seng Tech Index.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Job growth in May and June was also far lower than first reported, according to the Labor Department, which shaved 258,000 jobs off of its past two reports.
—The Hill, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
Sweet, ripe green figs provide the star ingredient, while shaved fennel adds a bright, licorice-like note that balances the figs’ natural sweetness.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Sama offers a range of classic hand and cut rolls such as blue crab, yellowtail and salmon, as well as a few signatures, including the Sama, which tops toro and truffled uni with shaved, salted egg yolk.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Dads can enjoy a 20-ounce, 30-day dry-aged New York Strip with shaved black summer truffles and truffle demi available exclusively in-restaurant for Father’s Day.
—The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2023
The Capital Grille The restaurant will offer an exclusive Father’s Day dish: a 20-ounce 30-day dry-aged New York Strip with shaved black summer truffles.
—Erin Booke, Dallas News, 5 June 2023
Add putting surfaces that appear elevated because of the severe and shaved slopes.
—Doug Ferguson, orlandosentinel.com, 20 May 2021
Adjective
Lush lumps of rock crab arrived in a flying saucer made of ice and covered with kohlrabi shaved thin as a layer of frost.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, video posted by the Salvadoran government showed detainees stripped and having their heads shaved before being frog-marched in handcuffs and chains at their feet and waist into the prison.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Her mother, brother, and aunt shaved their heads as well.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Per a Vogue cover story earlier this month, the actress’ head was shaved in real time during a scene in the movie.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
With three White Sox (45-83) runs already scored in the eighth, the Twins’ (59-69) lead shaved to just a run and the bases loaded, Lewis raced back and tracked down a pop fly in foul territory.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 23 Aug. 2025
Outperformers clearly have little margin for error, as the stock shaved 31 points off of the Hang Seng Index and 32 points off of the Hang Seng Tech Index.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Job growth in May and June was also far lower than first reported, according to the Labor Department, which shaved 258,000 jobs off of its past two reports.
—The Hill, 1 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaved
Verb
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Not trimmed, not tempered, not tolerated, but completely extinguished.—
Ayaan Hirsi Ali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The September decision to hold rates was widely expected, after the central bank last trimmed the key interest rate by 25 basis points in August.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Dutchman brushed off his marker and met the ball with his head.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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At the time, Cruse brushed off critics who raised questions about such posts.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But as this sharp, insightful story shows, sometimes the most dangerous influencers wear a tie and come clean shaven.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The junior wideout slipped loose into the secondary, breaking free for a 51-yard touchdown reception as the Harbormen cut things to a 21-13 game.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Fed may have seen the quarter-point interest rate cut on September 17 as necessary because the labor market is flagging.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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No one mentions Kyle at all, though not hours before, Solène cuddled him in his cabin and kissed him goodnight.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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Adolescence star Erin Doherty won her first Emmy, and kissed her girlfriend on the way up to the stage.—
James Factora,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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More to Explore By documenting lushly hirsute Japanese officials alongside their beardless counterparts, portraiture preserved a photographic record of colonial subjects’ visibly inferior status.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The video quickly clipped to the white sedan engulfed in flames.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, other states with stricter regimes may have their wings clipped.—
Owen Tedford,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The $1,850 scarves start with 400 grams of raw cashmere sheared from the undercoat of high-altitude hircus goats.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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The tiny leaves are easily sheared and sculpted into any shape.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Shaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaved. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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