as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
pared the stray branches on the tree
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Recent Examples of pare
China was able to significantly pare down consumption for several reasons.
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Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
More and more people are solving that exact problem by paring down instead of piling on.
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Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Organizations that relied on this funding are now paring back the work many communities have come to depend on.
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Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
The distribution was pared down even more.
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Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
More and more people are solving that exact problem by paring down instead of piling on.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Organizations that relied on this funding are now paring back the work many communities have come to depend on.
—
Diane Goldstein,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
The distribution was pared down even more.
—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pare
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pare
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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.
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The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana prisoner whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved off by prison guards cannot sue them under a federal law designed to protect the religious rights of prisoners.
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.
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Some analysts expect Apple could benefit as manufacturers of Android devices cut specs or raise prices.
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This 30-piece Bosch router bit set is a top choice for woodworkers, trim work, edge profiles, and cabinet projects.
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Weed the edges around the sidewalk regularly and trim shrubs and grass that hang over the sidewalk because their shade can promote mold and moss growth.
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“Pare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pare. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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