How to Use shave in a Sentence

shave

1 of 2 verb
  • The sheep were all shaved.
  • She shaves her dog's fur in the summer.
  • He shaved some butter from the container.
  • She cut herself while shaving her legs.
  • I cut myself shaving this morning.
  • He shaves every morning before breakfast.
  • Just shave your head to find out.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
  • My next task is to shave my head.
    — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Or, shave them raw for a crunchy slaw.
    — Trista Chan, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
  • So why have even more months been shaved off?
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
  • But Birdville shaved away the deficit to close.
    — Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • There had been no need to shave her head or crack open her skull.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2024
  • For rodents, use a grater to shave the soap first.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Their heads were shaved and they were expelled from the town.
    — Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
  • The next day, barbers showed up to cut their hair and help them shave.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
  • He’s been given no reason to shave it and start over.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Too much control can shave away what the Knicks need from him.
    — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
  • Both partially hid his head, which seemed to be shaved.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Male and female soldiers can shave their heads.
    — Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Their heads had to be shaved because their hair was so matted with waste.
    — Chris Ramirez, USA TODAY, 20 July 2023
  • Sobbing while shaving head in…what’s that movie?
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 May 2026
  • Her mother, brother, and aunt shaved their heads as well.
    — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Sobbing while shaving head in… what’s that movie?
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
  • Given the chance, who doesn’t shave years off their age, anyway?
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Each man staked a wrestler, and the winner would shave the loser’s hair.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Brown couldn’t shave her head while juggling roles in other projects.
    — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Junior grabbed a hair clipper, held her against the bed and shaved her head.
    — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Now the top half of her head was shaved and staples ran in a ladder across it.
    — Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The sides of his head were shaved, leaving a flamelike tuft of thick hair on top.
    — Steve Appleford, Spin, 22 Aug. 2023
  • There were 12 of us, delinquents, with our heads shaved down to our scalps.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

shave

2 of 2 noun
  • There’s not a man alive who doesn’t want a smooth, close, and pain-free shave.
    — Field & Stream, 23 Nov. 2020
  • Now take a weak domain and shave 3% off each step.
    — Darpan Munjal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The blades have five blades, which will help with the comfort of the shave.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 23 Sep. 2021
  • No one wants to get lice or become sick from a haircut or shave.
    — Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
  • That news came with the mandatory shave and cut of his long hair.
    — Kristie Ackert, courant.com, 4 Apr. 2022
  • Others even brought their dogs for a shave and donated the fur.
    — María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Why does the no-shave option appeal to a lot of people?
    — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
  • To achieve a smooth shave, steer clear of dull razors and make sure to change the blade often.
    — Leah Campano, Seventeen, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Re-moisten skin with a warm, wet towel and apply a shave cream.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Not to mention, the products themselves make for a top notch shave.
    — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 8 Nov. 2022
  • This will help keep a smooth shave and minimize the chance for ingrown hairs.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 June 2023
  • Even the best razor won’t give you a close, smooth shave forever.
    — Marygrace Taylor, SELF, 22 Jan. 2022
  • Ahead are the 11 best electric razors for a silky-smooth shave.
    — ELLE, 5 May 2022
  • The first is a transparent, non-foaming gel that's a must-have for a smarter shave.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
  • It can be used as a body lotion, makeup remover, dry shave oil, hair mask, and more.
    — Iman Balagam, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2023
  • This is the one product every guy needs to get the perfect shave every time.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Face Scrub is targeted at men who want an ultra close and clean shave.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 May 2022
  • Though a clean shave leaves less room for error, there's still some prep work that goes into a thorough job.
    — Aimee Simeon, refinery29.com, 8 Apr. 2020
  • The best way to avoid those clogs is to close the sink drain during a shave, then wipe up the refuse and throw it in the trash.
    — Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
  • Get ready for the closest, smoothest shave ever at a major discount.
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 25 June 2023
  • Apply to your face and neck for the perfect calming and smooth finish to a wet or dry shave.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 May 2022
  • Strain off the ice into a cocktail or coupe glass, and garnish with a shave of fresh nutmeg.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Many of us visit barbershops to get a fresh haircut, a clean shave, or to style our beard.
    — Essence, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Equipped with five sharp blades, the Billie razor makes for a close and precise shave.
    — Akili King, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2021
  • Strain off the ice into a cocktail or coupe glass, and garnish with a shave of fresh nutmeg.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2025
  • Strain off the ice into a cocktail or coupe glass, and garnish with a shave of fresh nutmeg.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2025
  • For kakigori and Hawaiian shave ice, ice blocks are sliced and flavored with syrups and fruit purees.
    — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Usually when a home is taken off the market and then relisted, the price gets a shave.
    — Janice O'Leary, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2021
  • The second is to use a shaving cream that’s moisturizing and foamy enough for a clean shave.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 May 2022
  • The sharpness of the single blade gets you a closer shave without dragging against your skin.
    — Sara Tan, refinery29.com, 9 July 2021

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