as in shaved
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 pared
The result was pared-back yet undeniably cool, proving that chic often lies in the simplest acts of layering.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Unlike a gas range, induction options are much more sleek and pared-back, giving your kitchen more visual space.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
Puma shares rose as much as 20% in early trading but later pared gains.
—Anniek Bao,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The Administration also quickly pared back mechanisms in place to keep ICE from abusing its power.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
She’s opted for a colorful moment with satin blue stilettos, gotten edgy with Le Silla thigh-high boots and pared things back with a white pair of minimalist mules, to name a few examples.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Plus, depending on the rest of the bedroom decor—whether pared-back and minimal, say, or ruffled and romantic—the extra pattern and texture can add everything from hotel-like polish to countryside coziness to the mix.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
The dynamic seemed to be at play on Tuesday, when US stocks and bonds pared their losses as the day wore on.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
Both the National Association of Counties and the National League of Cities asked for clarification of how the Department of Homeland Security made its determination for each community, but none was provided before the list was substantially pared down.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Jan. 2026
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Unlike a gas range, induction options are much more sleek and pared-back, giving your kitchen more visual space.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
Puma shares rose as much as 20% in early trading but later pared gains.
—Anniek Bao,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The Administration also quickly pared back mechanisms in place to keep ICE from abusing its power.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
She’s opted for a colorful moment with satin blue stilettos, gotten edgy with Le Silla thigh-high boots and pared things back with a white pair of minimalist mules, to name a few examples.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Plus, depending on the rest of the bedroom decor—whether pared-back and minimal, say, or ruffled and romantic—the extra pattern and texture can add everything from hotel-like polish to countryside coziness to the mix.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
The dynamic seemed to be at play on Tuesday, when US stocks and bonds pared their losses as the day wore on.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
Both the National Association of Counties and the National League of Cities asked for clarification of how the Department of Homeland Security made its determination for each community, but none was provided before the list was substantially pared down.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pared
Verb
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Indoor dogs often shed insulating undercoats and shouldn't be shaved in winter; their natural coats provide warmth.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The 5-foot-10 Kelly scored four of Lincoln-Way East’s seven points in the third to keep the Griffins afloat as Lockport shaved a 31-15 deficit early in the quarter down to 36-28 heading into the fourth.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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With the benefit of hindsight, analysts and investors have blamed much of Kraft Heinz’s downward spiral on the brutal cost-cutting strategy imposed after the merger.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Threes from Holiday and Camara, layups by Caleb Love and a succession of Grant free throws trimmed the deficit to 10 by the end of the quarter as the Celtics’ offense began to stagnate.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Today his beard was neatly trimmed.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kaiden Guhle clipped Sean Kuraly with a high stick – this one a no-doubter – and the B’s went back on the PP.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The car reportedly veered off Iron Point Road, hit a tree at the edge of the station’s parking lot, then continued about 60 yards across the lot, clipped a parked car and crashed into the elevated train platform.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Pared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pared. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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