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
Investors pared holdings of artificial intelligence stocks amid concerns that the sector's extended rally is bound to slow.
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Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The period forced the group to pare down its expenses.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026
It’s liberally dotted with the designer’s personal collection of art and antiques, but still manages to feel pared-back—as if a Scandinavian fairy came down and waved all the potential clutter away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Initial savings estimates are pared down The Boston Consulting Group, which was awarded a $20 million contract last year, took a fresh look at the department’s budget and made recommendations on where wasteful spending could be cut.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The period forced the group to pare down its expenses.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2026
It’s liberally dotted with the designer’s personal collection of art and antiques, but still manages to feel pared-back—as if a Scandinavian fairy came down and waved all the potential clutter away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Initial savings estimates are pared down The Boston Consulting Group, which was awarded a $20 million contract last year, took a fresh look at the department’s budget and made recommendations on where wasteful spending could be cut.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pare
Verb
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The discovery emerged from a quarry where commercial crews routinely shave away layers of rock, exposing relics hidden for millions of years.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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In October, the feds announced a sweeping investigation into NBA point-shaving rings tied to the mafia.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The moment came in the 73rd minute with a goal from Mauricio to cut the US advantage to 3-1.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Simpson robbed Adell of a homer in the eighth to keep the Rays within two, and Aranda cut it to 4-3 with a two-out single off Farris before Zeferjahn finished.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The Spurs outlasted New York 115-111 in Game 3, trimming the Knicks’ series lead to 2-1 entering Wednesday’s Game 4.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Following a Game 3 loss that trimmed the Knicks' series lead to 2-1, a steady drumbeat of self-criticism emerged from the team's remarks.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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“Pare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pare. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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