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
Yet the partial acquittal spared him a potential life sentence, and the prosecution’s demand for over 11 years behind bars ended up being pared.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The Argentine peso surged as much as 10% against the US dollar before paring gains.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
If both fail, the Healthy School Meals for All Program will be pared back into a program that only gives universal school meals to low-income schools, and free meals to low-income students at wealthier schools — a system similar to what preceded it.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Golden Bachelor 2025 cast Owens recently pared the group of women vying for his attention down to the final three.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The Argentine peso surged as much as 10% against the US dollar before paring gains.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
If both fail, the Healthy School Meals for All Program will be pared back into a program that only gives universal school meals to low-income schools, and free meals to low-income students at wealthier schools — a system similar to what preceded it.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Golden Bachelor 2025 cast Owens recently pared the group of women vying for his attention down to the final three.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pare
Verb
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Another unit in Tsuen Wan, a residential neighborhood in the New Territories, was sold at a loss of $142,000, shaving 40% off the original price, according to local news reports.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Come to see Stone get her head shaved, stay for big laughs, darkly incisive commentary, and incredible performances from Stone, Plemons, and newcomer Aidan Delbis in this absurdist black comedy.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The veteran coach believes the solution to the problem is to cut some games off the 82-game schedule, a view shared by Cleveland Cavaliers coach (and former Kerr assistant) Kenny Atkinson, who recently advocated for a 72-game season.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 10-year Treasury yield was little changed Friday following this week’s interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve and the central bank’s more hawkish tone on future policy.—
Sean Conlon,Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Add trimmed and halved fresh green beans, and cook for 8 minutes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
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How dare this newcomer suggest that the towering maple between their properties be trimmed or cut down?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Pare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pare. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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