Synonyms of pare

pare

verb

ˈper 

as in to shave

to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument

pared the stray branches on the tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shave
• cut
• trim
• clip
• prune
• mow
• crop
• snip
• cut back
• bob
• shear
• dock
• whittle
• lop (off)
• poll
• nip
• curtail
• shorten
• pinch
• skive
• stump
• manicure

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extend
• lengthen
• elongate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pare

This time around, the district pared down its bond issuance request from $275 million to $159 million. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

There’s no one shade that does the job best—tones can range from deep and bold to pared-back and neutral. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 26 Oct. 2026

As conventional grocery stores such as Ralphs and Albertsons pare back locations, Vallarta and other specialty markets are filling the gap, sometimes moving into communities that had lost their go-to supermarkets. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

All of the nails were glossy and pared back, reminding us of the minimalist glass nail trend. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026