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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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shave

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Recent Examples of shave
Verb
During Trump’s first term, tariffs shaved off around 0.4% from global growth and contributed to slightly higher inflation as well, per Chang. Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024 Like other prisoners, Tice had his hair and eyebrows shaved off to prevent lice, but appeared healthy, able to walk, eat and communicate, said Ahmad, who is now based in Dubai. Richard Engel, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
István dumps his pack and then sits on the toilet, and after that has a shower and a shave. David Szalay, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2024 On Monday, both actors shared the images, one of which shows Coulier getting a shave from his longtime friend. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shave 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shave
Verb
  • Nordstrom announced plans last year to shutter its Canadian operations, closing all stores in the country and cutting 2,500 jobs.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Then it’s rinsed, milled, aerated, and finally passed through a machine that cuts the resulting masa dough into perfect tortillas and griddles them.
    Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • Scattered showers will brush the coast and could bring light-to-moderate rain in some spots.
    Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The intention of brushing is to give the idea that the recipient is a verified buyer who has written positive reviews online.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The Air Force has historically maintained strict grooming standards, unless personnel have a shaving medical waiver for medical or religious reasons, citing safety concerns, particularly in combat zones where airtight equipment such as gas masks must seal effectively.
    Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • It’s coated in a sweet passion fruit icing and covered in toasted coconut shavings.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • To keep your Frenchie's feet healthy and comfortable, it is recommended to trim their nails every 3 to 4 weeks.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Leaders are beginning to question the ROI of their software investments (all 300-plus of them), and this scrutiny will intensify as businesses look to trim expenses.
    Michael Zuercher, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Busch and his team would love to pose for more pictures kissing the bricks at IMS following Sunday’s race.
    Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, 17 July 2017
  • The trainer turns and kisses one of the man-eaters on the nose.
    Holly Millea, Smithsonian, 29 June 2017
Noun
  • Mulching mowers return grass clippings back to the soil, and the property uses no pesticides Over the years the resort has added bird-nesting boxes and habitats for bees and butterflies.
    Graham Averill, Outside Online, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Meanwhile, greens or nitrogen consist of grass clippings, kitchen waste, and manure.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
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  • Incoming Falling Back Under North Korean Assault, A Ukrainian Brigade Turned A River Into A Natural Barrier FBI Warns Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail Users—Check 3 Things To Stop Attacks Fallacy #3: The owner can just clip coupons.
    Joshua Stein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The next storm will clip far northwest Washington on Thursday night, with the third atmospheric river hitting the West Coast from the San Francisco Bay area northward through Washington on Sunday night into Monday.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The paring looked promising, as Nabers got off to a historic start, posting two 100-yard receiving games and scoring three touchdowns in his first four games.
    Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Guests enjoy an incredible exploration and paring of Cycladic foods and wines at CHES.
    Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Shave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shave. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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