pares

present tense third-person singular of pare
as in shaves
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 pares Marvel Avengers Expansion Impressions The biggest strength of the Marvel Multiverse Role Playing Game expansions continues to be succinct writing that pares down decades of comic book history into a short but informative chapter. Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 This is a sweet, redemptive film that pares back some of the more extreme dramatic elements of Perry’s earlier work to tell a straightforward, second-chance-at-love story. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
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Verb
  • In one scene, Johnson’s character goes to the barber shop and shaves his hair.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.
    Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Our study shows that obsessive passion cuts the chances of forming sustainable relationships through networking by 17%.
    Sarah Maokosy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.
    Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Skip the pricey groomer visits and messy bathroom trims with this Labor Day deal.
    Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
  • For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.
    Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Pares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pares. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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