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
Verb
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Darby Allin Fans were very thirsty to see MJF have his head shaved bald.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Stone famously shaved off all of her hair in 2024 for her role in Bugonia.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 May 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
Verb
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Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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While Pembroke trimmed it to a one-goal game at 5-4 off a shot by Murphy to open the final frame, that was as close as the Titans got.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The outstanding Adam Wharton clipped a glorious pass into the penalty area, but an unmarked Tyrick Mitchell mistimed his header and could only direct the ball wide from close range.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The eye-catching details were clipped on both sides of her space buns, while a third of her hair was pulled into a low ponytail.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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“Pared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pared. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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