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
That could happen again, and oil prices pared some of their steepest losses from Wednesday morning.
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Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The podcast also serves as a thread connecting to the brand’s soft relaunch on Wednesday, which will introduce a new but pared-down Vice News website.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Like those albums, LP4 operates with its own sense of logic and time, sounding alternately playful and deadly serious, proudly complex and refreshingly pared back.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
That's when the CFO enters the picture, looking for areas where benefits can be pared back.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Graham kept the rest of the styling pared down, wearing soft waves, hoop earrings and carrying a small metallic clutch.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
Decisions of how Brazzell fits into this receiver room — which has 10 players on its official roster and will likely have to be pared down to five or six by August’s final cuts — are months away.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The show, said to have been pared down to a brisk hour or so of celebrity walk-ons and sizzle-reel clips, will be held at Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, which has served as TNT’s upfront stage since 2014.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Her renovation didn’t bring in Duncan Phyfe chairs and period-appropriate wallpaper, either, but instead pared the home back to its raw materials and simple forms.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The podcast also serves as a thread connecting to the brand’s soft relaunch on Wednesday, which will introduce a new but pared-down Vice News website.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Like those albums, LP4 operates with its own sense of logic and time, sounding alternately playful and deadly serious, proudly complex and refreshingly pared back.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
That's when the CFO enters the picture, looking for areas where benefits can be pared back.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 3 May 2026
Graham kept the rest of the styling pared down, wearing soft waves, hoop earrings and carrying a small metallic clutch.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
Decisions of how Brazzell fits into this receiver room — which has 10 players on its official roster and will likely have to be pared down to five or six by August’s final cuts — are months away.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The show, said to have been pared down to a brisk hour or so of celebrity walk-ons and sizzle-reel clips, will be held at Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, which has served as TNT’s upfront stage since 2014.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Her renovation didn’t bring in Duncan Phyfe chairs and period-appropriate wallpaper, either, but instead pared the home back to its raw materials and simple forms.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pared
Verb
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Labor Department revisions shaved 16,000 jobs from February and March payrolls.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Today, Sodebo’s current time is almost half that, yet there is more to be shaved off the record, which might even come down to as little as 30 days.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The shutdown has had a massive impact on the finances of Iranians whose businesses rely on internet access and has also effectively cut the people off from the outside world.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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After being cut from the high school team each of his first three years, Sloane piled on some muscle, increased the velocity on his fastball and drew college interest last summer.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Benintendi's two-run double off Nick Sandlin (0-1) trimmed the Angels' lead to one.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Benintendi’s two-run double off Nick Sandlin (0-1) trimmed the Angels’ lead to one.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Groenewegen is something like the 10th man down, landing heavily on his shoulder, still clipped into his pedals.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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The attack was limited by the fact that the revolver only held 5 bullets and had to be reloaded one bullet at a time, as opposed to assault rifles that often have large detachable magazines that can be clipped in and out rapidly.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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“Pared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pared. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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