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
Of course, when an outfit is pared back, accessories are even more important.
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Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Whether the night is elaborate or pared down, Stewart’s central rule has not budged.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
SpaceX’s debut week on the public markets has seen investors scramble to buy into Musk’s lofty ambitions for the company, but cooling sentiment has pared some of those gains over the past couple of days.
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
The distribution was pared down even more.
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Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Treasuries pared declines, pulling two-year yields back from a more than 15-month high, as reports of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran eased the upward pressure on oil prices.
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Ruth Carson,
Bloomberg,
8 June 2026
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
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.
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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.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Whether the night is elaborate or pared down, Stewart’s central rule has not budged.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
SpaceX’s debut week on the public markets has seen investors scramble to buy into Musk’s lofty ambitions for the company, but cooling sentiment has pared some of those gains over the past couple of days.
—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
The distribution was pared down even more.
—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Treasuries pared declines, pulling two-year yields back from a more than 15-month high, as reports of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran eased the upward pressure on oil prices.
—
Ruth Carson,
Bloomberg,
8 June 2026
Investors pared holdings of artificial intelligence stocks amid concerns that the sector's extended rally is bound to slow.
—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
4 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pared
Verb
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His head is freshly shaved and that same cheeky, yet surprisingly eloquent Egg-ness immediately comes through over our half-hour interview.
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The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana prisoner whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved off by prison guards cannot sue them under a federal law designed to protect the religious rights of prisoners.
Verb
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Kirkmeyer has campaigned on affordability and safety issues, Bottoms is pushing for a redo of the state's education system among other things and Marx wants to cut regulations and lower the cost of living.
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Terrell Carstens, a 25-year resident of Brookhaven, said she is frustrated the city made little effort to find places to cut costs instead of raising the rate.
Verb
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Marina Mabrey scored a game-high 23 points and hit back-to-back 3-pointers during a third-quarter run that trimmed Atlanta's lead and brought the Tempo within striking distance.
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This was for Clark’s tee shot rolling into a bunker, leading to a short miss for bogey that again trimmed his lead to one shot.
Verb
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The material itself is soft, breathable, and machine washable for easy cleaning, and the pillow rolls up into a convenient carrying pouch that can be clipped onto your personal item for easy access.
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Pinch-hitter Jose Tabata fouled off a pair of 2-2 pitches before Scherzer clipped him on the elbow with a breaking ball.
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“Pared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pared. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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