PARE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

pare

verb

ˈper

Definition of pare

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 But not all paring knives are designed the same, some have longer handles, some have narrow blades, some really can’t be sharpened. — Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 Oil prices paring their Monday gains also took some pressure off stocks. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 Moving internationally means paring things down to what can fit in three suitcases, and my in-laws have space for a couple of boxes to be stored in their attic. — The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026 Oil prices pared some gains midday before resuming their climb in the afternoon. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pare

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Colbert gifted Kimmel his Captain America shield, did a sketch-within-an-interview with his son impersonating a Kiwi police officer, and shaved for our amusement.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Impacts of staff cuts Fort Worth ISD’s Board of Managers voted to enact a sweeping reduction in force to hundreds of positions across the district as part of its restructuring plan and to shave off areas of its budget.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of shave

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The burger will drip all over your fries, which are included and cut like pickle chips.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Lamont and lawmakers have set aside $550 million from past state budget surpluses to mitigate federal human service programs cuts.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of cut

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Among the various materials that Bentley can use to trim the interior are a new merino wool fabric and a wood finish that’s made from up to 1,000 walnut offcuts glued together, then sliced up to use as a veneer.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026
On Tuesday, the Dodgers trimmed their magic number to clinch a first-round bye to one.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

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