SHAVES Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

shaves 1 of 2

verb

Definition of shaves

present tense third-person singular of shave

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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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

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noun

plural of shave

as in shavings

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Recent Examples of shaves

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That shaves a year off the typical 120-hour bachelor’s degree. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 For example, using behind-the-meter battery storage or local generation during peak windows actively shaves expensive demand charges without sacrificing performance. — Ray Fernandez, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Its ceramic blades easily tackle coarse hair and its waterproof design makes in-shower shaves a breeze. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 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 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 For beard trims and shaves, go to Pisterzi in Soho. — The Editors, Curbed, 16 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, 30 Mar. 2026 Perhaps this shaves off sharp edges around any conversation. — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaves

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That cuts a contrast to Nepal, where authorities and other sources have provided more frequent updates.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Miranda Hope says in a scene as the trailer cuts to a shot of Paul sobbing and being hugged by Neeley, Mikayla Matthews and Jessi Draper.

— Selome Hailu, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cuts

Noun

In contrast, when a previously obscure writer, Mia Ballard, was accused of using AI in her horror novel Shy Girl, her publisher launched an investigation, canceled the book, and left her reputation in shreds.

— Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
The pork chop came with an unfamiliar vegetable, shreds of a green stalk.

— Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of shreds

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To make things easier, Instagram rolled out a new First Draft tool on Tuesday that automatically trims your clips and prepares them for the next stage of the editing process.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Sovereign-adjacent platforms in Australia, private credit desks, insurance capital, and trading firms are now funding compute demand that exists whether or not any single hyperscaler trims its budget.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of trims

Verb

Trees blow in the breeze, birds chirp, and the dappled sunlight kisses our skin as six of us observe the chef and snap photos during our outdoor mayonnaise-making class.

— Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026
Her character, Eleven, kisses her best friend Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard).

— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of kisses

Verb

All of my essentials are packed in my Stowaway, which clips into my weekender as a bag organizer, and can clip out to be worn on its own as a crossbody when walking around during the day or as a clutch when going out in the evening.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 July 2026
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

Definition of clips

Noun

The OpenAI version released today does not contain any code snippets, or even the chilling examples of messages the agents left for each other in the months leading up to the attack that its staffers shared at Black Hat.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Palal played snippets of Davis’ 2008 interview as Davis, dressed in a blue suit and tie, watched on.

— Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of snippets

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