shave
verb (used without object)
to remove a growth of beard with a razor.
will shave
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future tenseof shave.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Drought and record heatwaves across France this summer will shave 0.1 percent off the country's economic growth this year, adding to the heavy human toll, the finance ministry said Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
If we take the 30-year loan and make one extra payment a year, and apply that to the principal, we will shave eight years off the life of the loan.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
The new tunnel will shave a few hours off each truck trip and make it possible to send supplies up year-round.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025
Penske wants the beard to go, and Blaney said after the race he will shave it before next season.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 6, 2023
Old Hirsch will shave his beard, and they will both dress as workers, like Max did.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
