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
On the spring runways at Loewe, Prada and Chanel, the styling stayed intentionally pared-back, letting the skirt take center stage.
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Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Much of the savings would come from paring back health care coverage for immigrants, both with and without legal status.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Russian authorities pared down the event amid security concerns following Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory, especially on oil refineries.
—Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The watch is suitable both for the beginner trying to understand the foundation of manual camera settings and the professional wanting to pare down the bulk of excessive camera gear.
—Shirl Leigh
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
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Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Much of the savings would come from paring back health care coverage for immigrants, both with and without legal status.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Russian authorities pared down the event amid security concerns following Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory, especially on oil refineries.
—Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
The watch is suitable both for the beginner trying to understand the foundation of manual camera settings and the professional wanting to pare down the bulk of excessive camera gear.
—Shirl Leigh
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pare
Verb
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For an easy way to create Parmesan slices instead of grated cheese, simply use a potato peeler to shave thin strips directly from the wedge.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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One French director, Xavier Gens, told Reuters here that AI tools could have cut the visual effects budget of his Netflix hit Under Paris in half and shaved eight months off the schedule.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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The rooms Rooms are decorated in a cool, muted Pacific Northwest palette—soft shades, brass accents, and heavy drapes that cut the light just right.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Jake and Violet finally get married — and Station 42 gets to cut loose on the dance floor.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Cut off and discard the leaves, then remove any brown spots and trim the ends.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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The rising cost of fuel and groceries has trimmed their choices to the necessities.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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“Pare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pare. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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