1
: the act of cutting away an edge or surface
2
: something pared off
apple parings
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To test for doneness, insert a metal cake tester or thin paring knife into the middle of a fillet to see if the fish is warmed all the way through.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Similar sorbet & French fries parings can be found at La Côte in the Fontainebleau, with a simple serve of Moët & Chandon poured at Delilah.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Using sharp paring knife, cut 1 1/2-inch vertical slit into thickest part of each breast.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Use a sharp paring knife to cut 4 slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025
Similar sorbet & French fries parings can be found at La Côte in the Fontainebleau, with a simple serve of Moët & Chandon poured at Delilah.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Using sharp paring knife, cut 1 1/2-inch vertical slit into thickest part of each breast.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
Use a sharp paring knife to cut 4 slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for paring
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“Paring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paring. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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