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 funds raised will be used to pare the debt of the company’s subsidiary, Reliance Jio Infocomm, which is India’s largest wireless operator.
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Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Amid growing doubts about whether AI companies can turn a profit, the company is now hunting for new revenue, experimenting with ads inside ChatGPT and e-commerce tie-ups with Shopify and Stripe, while paring back money-losing ventures including its Sora video app.
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Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Of course, when an outfit is pared back, accessories are even more important.
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Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Whether the night is elaborate or pared down, Stewart’s central rule has not budged.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Amid growing doubts about whether AI companies can turn a profit, the company is now hunting for new revenue, experimenting with ads inside ChatGPT and e-commerce tie-ups with Shopify and Stripe, while paring back money-losing ventures including its Sora video app.
—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Of course, when an outfit is pared back, accessories are even more important.
—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Whether the night is elaborate or pared down, Stewart’s central rule has not budged.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pare
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pare
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The group — which Microsoft , Nvidia , Alphabet , Apple , Meta , Tesla and Amazon — shaved off roughly $2 trillion in market cap, as investors are starting to reassess the investing case for these once unbeatable mega-caps.
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Make sure to freshly shave your cheese for the best results to snack on mid-festivities.
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The lineup already was revving, as Rushing homered in the second inning while Sasaki was still in the game, and both Kyle Tucker and Muncy drove in runs off starter Randy Vasquez in the third, cutting the deficit to two.
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Potential applications beyond wind energy The researchers believe the manufacturing approach could cut production costs for small wind turbines and help more people use lightweight renewable energy technology.
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Miller’s exact dress from Debute London, which features a bustier top, lace trim, and a short hemline, is a great example of the details that turn the trend more contemporary, while still nodding to its nostalgic, charming nature.
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Mow regularly and trim your edges, since ticks lurk in tall grass and brush.
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“Pare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pare. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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