1
as in cutting
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 brushing
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 shaving
Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Three delectable desserts: the alpine honey cake, the olive oil panna cotta with wedges of grapefruit and kumquats and the grapefruit and Campari ice with shavings.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Disney California Adventure Banoffee Pie Cold Brew Cappuccino Cart
Butterscotch cold brew topped with banana cold foam and garnished with cocoa shavings.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 May 2025
Across the way, Truman sprawled out on a fragrant bed of fresh wood shavings.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 27 May 2025
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Noun
There’s plenty more in this area of the building, from shaving, beauty and sewing kits to desk sets and fountain pens, porcelain tea sets and hip flasks, to name a few.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Three delectable desserts: the alpine honey cake, the olive oil panna cotta with wedges of grapefruit and kumquats and the grapefruit and Campari ice with shavings.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Disney California Adventure Banoffee Pie Cold Brew Cappuccino Cart
Butterscotch cold brew topped with banana cold foam and garnished with cocoa shavings.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 May 2025
Across the way, Truman sprawled out on a fragrant bed of fresh wood shavings.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaving
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
Noun
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At the same time, the new Syrian government has reportedly cracked down on several Palestinian factions involved in the war in Gaza, including Palestinian Islamic Jihad and another PFLP splinter, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine - General Command.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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While splinters were already forming, a trio of Grammy nominations nevertheless followed - with Potter left to ponder what could’ve/should’ve been.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Melissa Joan Hart is showing off her impressive beard-trimming skills!—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The couple can be seen having a blast as Hart took the clippers and started trimming Wilkerson's beard in various ways, eventually splitting it into three long strands.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Hudson added a large white heart to the bottom of the pic, as well as a GIF of two kissing swans.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Additional guidelines banned kissing specifically.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The album’s most interesting moments are the ones that try to reveal a sliver of the star’s more complex innermost thoughts, including some insecurities.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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The first quarter of the menu is raw or nearly so (and heavily inspired by Ward’s many trips to Japan): sashimi slivers of that madai, hamachi and bluefin are enlivened with white soy, tama miso or simple fresh wasabi.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
6 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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“Shaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaving. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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