as in cutting
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 paring
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
At the time, the paring back of the program resulted in the closure of 18 Walmart delivery hubs in Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Tampa.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025
Bloomberg News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Corporate news Blackberry shares fell more than 9%, paring even steeper earlier losses, after the Canadian cybersecurity company announced earnings.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Niko Mikkola and Nate Schmidt for the second paring.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
At the time, the paring back of the program resulted in the closure of 18 Walmart delivery hubs in Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Tampa.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
On Thursday, the most-active contract for robusta fell as much as 2% when markets opened before paring those losses, while arabica futures also declined.
—Bloomberg News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Corporate news Blackberry shares fell more than 9%, paring even steeper earlier losses, after the Canadian cybersecurity company announced earnings.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paring
Noun
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The dressing is the foundation of the salad and starts with anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, garlic, lime juice, black pepper and shavings of Parmesan cheese, which are folded in; then an egg yolk to emulsify, and some Worcestershire sauce and olive oil.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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To manage and prevent smelly armpits, start with an effective antiperspirant as well as daily bathing, breathable clothing, and shaving.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
18 June 2025
Noun
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In the glove box was a small stack of newspaper clippings.—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
12 June 2025
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To create their report, the girls reviewed autobiographies, newspaper clippings and even interviewed protest leaders.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Melissa Joan Hart is showing off her impressive beard-trimming skills!—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The couple can be seen having a blast as Hart took the clippers and started trimming Wilkerson's beard in various ways, eventually splitting it into three long strands.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Check out Brecher's website for a breakdown of the filters and other peripherals used to capture and edit the cosmic splinter portrait.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Lee, a 40-year-old legislator, previously served as the PPP’s youngest party leader before being ousted by Yoon’s faction and subsequently founding his own splinter party.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
Noun
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That is just a sliver of the fun to be had in Boston’s Seaport District.—
Jeanne O'Brien Coffey,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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This is just a sliver of the growth that happens in that kitchen as kids progress through the program.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
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“Paring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paring. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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