shaves 1 of 2

verb

Definition of shavesnext
present tense third-person singular of shave
1
as in cuts
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 brushes
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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shaves

2 of 2

noun

plural of shave
as in shavings

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Recent Examples of shaves
Verb
For beard trims and shaves, go to Pisterzi in Soho. — The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026 Perhaps this shaves off sharp edges around any conversation. — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 In the first episode back, Cranston stands completely nude as Kaczmarek’s Lois shaves his back and nether regions. — ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026 The Echo Spot shaves it down even further to a half-sphere and adds a handy little touch screen for visual information. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026 One of the highlights is the bread cart rolled out at the beginning of the meal, right after the waiter shaves off a roll of unctuous French butter from a huge golden mound. — Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026 After consultations with superiors, the jail superintendent has sent for a barber, who shaves the man gently, making sure to clear the fuzz from his earlobes. — Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026 The decision to move elections to November shaves several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 Zillow says that a pale pink bathroom could lose you up to $6,013, while a pale pink kitchen shaves an extra $4,201 off potential buyers' offers. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaves
  1. cuts
  2. brushes
  3. shreds
  4. trims
  5. kisses
  6. leaves
  7. clips
  8. snippets
Verb
  • When a company cuts its dividend, the stock tanks—that’s the bad scenario.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • There are a few loadouts available at HP's site, but the best overall deal is on this model, which cuts a full 50% off.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026
Definition of cuts
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  • Out on 6th Avenue, a woman brushes by me holding a tiny white dog.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 July 2026
  • Johnson brushes off the skirmishes, broadly speaking, as part of the governing process.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of brushes
Noun
  • There's one day left of food in the fridge, a flood in the basement, a hole in the ceiling and a group of people who are clinging to the last shreds of hope for the future.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Trump’s appreciation for and emulation of the histrionics of that sport have been much discussed over the years—recall how the late Hulk Hogan ripped his shirt to shreds at the 2024 Republican National Convention to reveal a TRUMP VANCE T-shirt underneath.
    — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Definition of shreds
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  • Spink’s optimism about the growth opportunities in Saudi Arabia comes even as the kingdom trims capital expenditure, cuts some projects, and limits spending on foreign consultants.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
  • Coppola's preferred version of the film, Final Cut, removes or trims a handful of sequences, including the exchange between Willard (Martin Sheen) and the Playboy Playmates, and Kurtz (Marlon Brando) reading from TIME magazine.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Definition of trims
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  • The former couple was very public with their romance, posting photos from their getaways on Instagram and exchanging kisses at award shows.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • There is some sort of tension after Olive hastily kisses Carlsen, who grabs her key-in badge to learn her name.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 June 2026
Definition of kisses
Noun
  • Leave some messiness in your garden and leave the leaves, as decaying leaves are great habitat for fireflies.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The earthy scent of decomposing leaves and soil contributes to the smell.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of leaves
Verb
  • This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
    — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
  • Joe Rodon clips a pass over the top of the Brentford defence for Calvert-Lewin to contest.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of clips
Noun
  • Instead, at the scene, detectives looked at snippets of surveillance videos stored on Burke’s phone.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • The fair booths, all inside structures that resembled the neoclassical architecture of the nearby National Gallery of Art, offered snippets of Americana to visitors.
    — Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
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