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
So far, Starbuck’s turnaround strategy, which also includes adding cozier seating and paring back menu items, appears to be working.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Her makeup, expertly crafted by Suzy Clarke, was pared back in comparison, comprised of doll-like blush and doe eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Stocks pared most of their losses, and a rally in oil prices lost steam.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
The intimate party, thrown by Prince Charles at Frogmore House, pared the guest list down to 200 for a sit-down three-course dinner that included baked potato, pork belly and a meringue for dessert, a royal wedding guest told PEOPLE at the time.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Her makeup, expertly crafted by Suzy Clarke, was pared back in comparison, comprised of doll-like blush and doe eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Stocks pared most of their losses, and a rally in oil prices lost steam.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
The intimate party, thrown by Prince Charles at Frogmore House, pared the guest list down to 200 for a sit-down three-course dinner that included baked potato, pork belly and a meringue for dessert, a royal wedding guest told PEOPLE at the time.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pare
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The new map has shaved off some of that surplus support to help bolster Democratic odds in neighboring, more competitive swing districts nearer to the Central Valley.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Today, the organization relies on volunteers sponsored by family and friends to shave their heads in solidarity with children who lose their hair during cancer treatments.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
1 June 2026
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The shortstop also rocketed a 441-foot, two-run home run off Giants right-hander Keaton Winn in the eighth to cut San Francisco’s lead to 4-3.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Based on 2026 opening day figures, eight teams would have to cut payroll to get under the cap.—
Ronald Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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New York has trimmed San Antonio’s lead from eight to three, all with Jalen Brunson on the bench with a knee issue.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Maintaining your yard by mowing, removing leaf litter, and trimming vegetation reduces tick habitats.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Pare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pare. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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