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
Annie Blackman, Allure, 27 Mar. 2025
Gillette Labs Heated Razor Gold Edition Buy him a better facial hair game with this high-tech heated razor meant to simulate the feeling of a hot towel shave.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Most women who shave their legs do it out of habit and societal norms for appearance.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 9 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Even for the most experienced among us, a smooth shave is hardly a slam dunk.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 27 Mar. 2025
Gillette Labs Heated Razor Gold Edition Buy him a better facial hair game with this high-tech heated razor meant to simulate the feeling of a hot towel shave.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
Noun
Emily also reached out about Avery's interest in shaving her legs.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Most women who shave their legs do it out of habit and societal norms for appearance.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 9 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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In addition to uncertain leadership, the BLS is one of many federal agencies that have been subjected to funding and workforce cuts under the Trump administration.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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But analysis by the Congressional Budget Office shows that raising the age to 69 - up from the current 67 - could cut lifetime benefits by up to 13 percent for anyone born after 1971.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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This required a 4:30 a.m. wake-up, Hackmann said, to ensure enough time to bathe, dry and brush their cows before the 8 a.m. competition.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Paxton’s team has brushed off the personal attacks, insisting voters are focused on his record rather than his private life.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Inside, a motor spins a horizontal four-blade paddle downward into the frozen block, shaving and whipping it into a creamy texture.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
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What To Know In the coming weeks, Earth is expected to spin slightly faster than usual, shaving just over a millisecond—one-thousandth of a second—off the standard 24-hour day.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Verb
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To see if your rose bush is dying or just dormant, trim a cane that looks dead and cut away some of the bark.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the case of the plastic eel, trim the tail to a slim taper.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 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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After the buzzer sounded, Pope ran over to hug his wife, Lee Anne, and kissed his daughters near the bench before running off to a TV interview.—
Jesse Temple,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 219-page lawsuit details dozens of the podcaster's claims made over several months, and includes corresponding photographs, screenshots and archived newspaper clippings.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Queen Elizabeth's husband, Prince Philip, also hosted investiture ceremonies, according to clippings from The Court Circular, the official report of the royal family's engagements.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Some of them clip on to an existing vent or use a suction cup mount to stay in place.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The dog wears a special harness that allows unfettered movement, which is clipped to a bungee line attached to the human’s running waist belt.—
Ula Chrobak,
Outside,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To test for doneness, insert a metal cake tester or thin paring knife into the middle of a fillet to see if the fish is warmed all the way through.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
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Similar sorbet & French fries parings can be found at La Côte in the Fontainebleau, with a simple serve of Moët & Chandon poured at Delilah.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Shave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shave. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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