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 designer notes that the process of paring things back was a welcome challenge.
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Prices for both stocks and oil pared big moves as trading progressed Wednesday.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The largest cryptocurrency climbed as much as 5% to $72,841, its highest level since March 18, in New York trading, before paring some of the gain.
—Melos Ambaye, Bloomberg, 8 Apr. 2026
Apple shares pared their losses after Bloomberg News reported on the plans.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Prices for both stocks and oil pared big moves as trading progressed Wednesday.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The largest cryptocurrency climbed as much as 5% to $72,841, its highest level since March 18, in New York trading, before paring some of the gain.
—Melos Ambaye, Bloomberg, 8 Apr. 2026
Apple shares pared their losses after Bloomberg News reported on the plans.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pare
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The tax and tip prohibition would shave approximately 10% off the revenue that banks and credit unions receive from retailers via interchange fees — a transfer of wealth likely to number in the hundreds of millions.—
Jerry Nowicki,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Garnish with a squeeze of lemon juice, grated or shaved Parmesan cheese, and Marcona almonds, if desired.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
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The newscast cut the bodycam footage after his entry to protect her identity, but Vogel proudly said there was no cause for concern.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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In April 2009, a unanimous council — including first-year member Todd Gloria — embraced Sanders’ plan to impose a 6% cut in pay and benefits for city workers, cutting the shortfall in half.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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These re-engineerings provide consumers with high-performance chronographs that are trimmed to fit into multiple cases.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Revisions also have trimmed 69,000 jobs from December and January payrolls, a sign that the labor market remains under strain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Pare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pare. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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