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razor

[rey-zer] / ˈreɪ zər /


NOUN
cutting instrument
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During the brief return, Jose Luis watered the plants and grabbed his electric razor.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Instead of the protective fortification of concrete barriers and razor wire, the National Mall is marked by a sprawling, deliberate openness.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

The Zvërnec project is still in the planning phase—the fencing and razor wire have come down—and the developers are working on an environmental-impact statement for authorities to review.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

“It’s sort of a neon razor blade story of the American dream — we didn’t fit in anywhere, so we made a place for ourselves where we did fit in,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

Their soft, pearly color disguised the fact that they were razor sharp and steel hard.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

Procter & Gamble declined 1.4% after the owner of brands such as Gilette razors and Crest toothpaste posted softer-than-expected revenue for its fiscal second quarter.

From Barron's Jan. 22, 2026

Research has shown, however, that it can also spread through indirect contact such as shared toothbrushes and razors.

From BBC Dec. 5, 2025

Jeff Raider started Harry’s in 2013 after co-founder Andy Katz-Mayfield got ripped off shopping for razors at the drugstore.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 27, 2025

Using a tactic once reserved for a few pricey, high-demand items — cold medication, electronics, baby formula and razors to name a few — big chains now routinely lock up almost every type of merchandise.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 25, 2024

And these shelves were loaded with little articles, soap and talcum powder, razors and those Western magazines ranch men love to read and scoff at and secretly believe.

From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck




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