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
In this way, adventurers could use the same burner while tailoring their cookware to the individual trip, loading up larger pots and pans for a group overland expedition or paring back to the lightest possible setup for a long-distance backpacking or ski touring adventure.
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New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Brent crude, which had soared to almost $120 a barrel at the start of the week, has since pared gains to around $90.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
But oil prices pared their gains through the day, initially on talks that seven of the world's largest economies could coordinate moves to push back on the spikes.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was down around 9% at one point, before paring losses to trade about 7% lower at $92 a barrel.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
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New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2026
Brent crude, which had soared to almost $120 a barrel at the start of the week, has since pared gains to around $90.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
But oil prices pared their gains through the day, initially on talks that seven of the world's largest economies could coordinate moves to push back on the spikes.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was down around 9% at one point, before paring losses to trade about 7% lower at $92 a barrel.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
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Out of the 286 original applicants, the list of finalists has been shaved down to 21, according to one of the finalists.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The new rule will allow people who file on their own to shave up to $1,000 off their taxable income, or $2,000 for married couples who file jointly.—
Jon Bergdoll,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Even as Michigan State came roaring back in the second half, cutting the lead to just two in the final minute, UCLA never flinched.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Orangefield cut the lead to 8 points a couple of times late in the game, but Cobb made 5 of 6 free throws in the final 46 seconds to keep the Bobcats at bay.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The city is on track to release a catalogue of eight pre-approved designs this year to streamline the process and trim costs on homeowners.—
Mark Dee
March 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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How To Dethatch Your Lawn The day before dethatching, mow your lawn as usual to trim the grass and remove excess debris from the lawn, then water the lawn lightly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Pare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pare. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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