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
The benchmark index briefly rose to 7,001 after trading began Wednesday, before paring back its gains to end the day mostly flat.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Boston Globe reports that the institution had previously tried to shrink its budget by paring back its hours and exhibition schedule, closing an entrance, and raising $40 million in cash reserves.
—News Desk, Artforum, 29 Jan. 2026
The result was pared-back yet undeniably cool, proving that chic often lies in the simplest acts of layering.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Unlike a gas range, induction options are much more sleek and pared-back, giving your kitchen more visual space.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Boston Globe reports that the institution had previously tried to shrink its budget by paring back its hours and exhibition schedule, closing an entrance, and raising $40 million in cash reserves.
—News Desk, Artforum, 29 Jan. 2026
The result was pared-back yet undeniably cool, proving that chic often lies in the simplest acts of layering.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Unlike a gas range, induction options are much more sleek and pared-back, giving your kitchen more visual space.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
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However, the new measurements, courtesy of NASA's Juno spacecraft that is currently orbiting Jupiter, shaves about five miles (8 km) off the equator and about 15 miles (24 km) off at the poles.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The sides were much shorter, shaved down and brushed forward compared to the top.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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More recently, the mayor spoke out against the county’s plan to cut $200 million in homeless services.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Local reports said Ukrainian missiles hit a power plant and an electrical substation, cutting power to parts of the city.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hachimura helped the Lakers stay the course after their lead was trimmed to two points with 27 seconds left.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Officials say the goats will practically climb over each other to reach them, turning bush-trimming into a competitive sport.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Pare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pare. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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