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
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
The major stock market averages initially popped but quickly pared those gains.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 May 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
The usually pompous Victory Day Parade in Moscow on May 9th had to be pared down for fear of Ukrainian drones.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Her makeup, expertly crafted by Suzy Clarke, was pared back in comparison, comprised of doll-like blush and doe eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Stocks pared most of their losses, and a rally in oil prices lost steam.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
The intimate party, thrown by Prince Charles at Frogmore House, pared the guest list down to 200 for a sit-down three-course dinner that included baked potato, pork belly and a meringue for dessert, a royal wedding guest told PEOPLE at the time.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
But index futures have pared their losses in the European day as the bond selloff eased.
—Phil Serafino, Bloomberg, 18 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The major stock market averages initially popped but quickly pared those gains.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 May 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
The usually pompous Victory Day Parade in Moscow on May 9th had to be pared down for fear of Ukrainian drones.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Her makeup, expertly crafted by Suzy Clarke, was pared back in comparison, comprised of doll-like blush and doe eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Stocks pared most of their losses, and a rally in oil prices lost steam.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
The intimate party, thrown by Prince Charles at Frogmore House, pared the guest list down to 200 for a sit-down three-course dinner that included baked potato, pork belly and a meringue for dessert, a royal wedding guest told PEOPLE at the time.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
But index futures have pared their losses in the European day as the bond selloff eased.
—Phil Serafino, Bloomberg, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pared
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The new map has shaved off some of that surplus support to help bolster Democratic odds in neighboring, more competitive swing districts nearer to the Central Valley.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Joe Wilkinson, a captain for the Los Angeles City Fire Department, was one of the many who volunteered to have his head shaved.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The shortstop also rocketed a 441-foot, two-run home run off Giants right-hander Keaton Winn in the eighth to cut San Francisco’s lead to 4-3.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Based on 2026 opening day figures, eight teams would have to cut payroll to get under the cap.—
Ronald Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Around 41% of employees say their companies trimmed management layers last year, according to Korn Ferry’s survey of 15,000 professionals worldwide.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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The strap can be trimmed for a custom fit on smaller dogs or puppies.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Citizen concerns over chemical exposure have temporarily clipped the wings of Munster’s mosquito-spraying regimen.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Win or lose, the plays will be clipped incessantly, jammed into highlight reels or viral tweets, and B-roll of fans flooding the streets past subway stops adorned in Knicks colors and Timberlands will be plastered all over a thousand documentaries.—
Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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“Pared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pared. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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