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
ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Its stock is down 18.5% from the start of this year, and $684 billion has been shaved off its market value.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
Even as the brand expanded into shave products in the years that followed, lip care continued to reign as its biggest sales driver (and, in the eyes of many, emblematic of the early 2010s).
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Rather than shave off a millimeter, Google equipped the Pixel 9a with a 5,100 mAh battery, which is the largest ever in a Pixel, even beating out the larger and more expensive Pixel 9 Pro XL by a touch.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Its stock is down 18.5% from the start of this year, and $684 billion has been shaved off its market value.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
The pups, which don’t have names yet, were determined to be one male and two females after a quick neonatal exam and a delicate shave.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025
Even as the brand expanded into shave products in the years that followed, lip care continued to reign as its biggest sales driver (and, in the eyes of many, emblematic of the early 2010s).
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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While this page supports the goal of cutting red tape and saving tax dollars, every American should be aware that the CFPB, now sidelined, has recovered over $20 billion in financial relief for U.S. consumers since Congress launched it after the 2008 market crash.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Those scenes were ultimately cut for space before the show ever started production, so Mazin resurrected the idea for Season 2.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Our intent was not to brush concerns under the carpet but to identify solutions.—
Raul Handa,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Fluoride urine levels vary widely throughout the day depending on hydration level, diet, as well as factors like whether a person has just brushed their teeth or drank a cup of tea, says F. Perry Wilson, a physician and professor of public health and medicine at Yale University.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Here, researchers combined the mycelium of the common oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) with bamboo shavings that had been repurposed from scrap at a furniture store.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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Add some crisp bacon or ham, a few pistachio nuts and some shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano or other cheese over the top.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The idea of trimming the tree during Masters week with so many people nearby did not seem logical.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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If that’s the case, then trimming current expenses to increase savings should accompany the move to a more conservative portfolio.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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According to the clipping, the two men were accused of beating Lienemann with a baseball bat and setting his body on fire in a dumpster.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Recycle Lawn Clippings Don’t bag clippings when mowing.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Two American Airlines planes clipped wings at Reagan National Airport, the FAA said.—
7News WJLA (Washington),
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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Washington — Several members of Congress were on a plane that was sitting on the tarmac waiting to leave Washington on Thursday when it was clipped by another aircraft.—
Kathryn Krupnik,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Just as the interior of the house may benefit from a paring down for selling, so too could the yard.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Shave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shave. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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