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 Salon Clutch Structured yet theatrical, Le Salon is Jacquemus’s answer to the evening clutch—pared back, but never boring.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 May 2025
Traders pared back expectations for how many times the Fed may cut interest rates later this year.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Even as major companies pare back or flatline diversity commitments, a few, including Costco and Cisco, have publicly defended DEI.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Shares of Tesla fell as much as 3% in overnight trading on trading platform Robinhood following the news, before paring losses.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 1 May 2025
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 10 May 2025
Traders pared back expectations for how many times the Fed may cut interest rates later this year.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Even as major companies pare back or flatline diversity commitments, a few, including Costco and Cisco, have publicly defended DEI.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Shares of Tesla fell as much as 3% in overnight trading on trading platform Robinhood following the news, before paring losses.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pare
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It’s shaved into unruly ribbons, and half the contents spill from the sandwich.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Wall Street's rebound came after the U.S. and China said in a joint statement earlier Monday that the U.S. will shave tariffs on Chinese goods down to 30 percent from as high as 145 percent.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Republican bill cuts Medicaid for unemployed, undocumented children, Planned Parenthood How much do Americans rely on programs like Medicaid and Social Security?—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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During that same period, the company cut 3,000 jobs.—
Lindsay Owens,
Time,
22 May 2025
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The company also trimmed a smaller percentage of underperforming locations than Walmart has.—
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CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The canvas tote is trimmed in green leather, adding a subtle splash of color to the versatile bag.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2025
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“Pare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pare. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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