as in to shave
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 pare
Budget concerns have already prompted supervisors to pare down potential options for the program.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Emirates and Etihad have also pared their schedules down significantly through the end of March.
—Graham Rapier, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The Brewers pared down by trading their ace, righty Freddy Peralta, and the third- and fourth-place finishers for NL Rookie of the Year, third baseman Caleb Durbin and outfielder Isaac Collins.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Treasury yields also pared their big jumps in the bond market.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Emirates and Etihad have also pared their schedules down significantly through the end of March.
—Graham Rapier, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The Brewers pared down by trading their ace, righty Freddy Peralta, and the third- and fourth-place finishers for NL Rookie of the Year, third baseman Caleb Durbin and outfielder Isaac Collins.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Treasury yields also pared their big jumps in the bond market.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pare
Verb
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Due to severely matted fur, much of his coat had to be shaved.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, March 31, the New England Patriots star quarterback shaved his head at Granite Telecommunications' annual Saving by Shaving fundraiser.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Medical experts say if a rattlesnake bites, keep the area still, at or below heart level, do not apply ice, do not cut the wound, and do not suck out the venom – and seek help immediately.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Aztecs were within nine points late in the first half against Michigan and had a 3 rattle out that would have cut it to six before getting their doors blown off 94-54, their most lopsided defeat of the 21st century.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Build buffer time, trim one commitment, then return to the itinerary with even gentler expectations and a simpler packing list.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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His volunteering includes helping seniors by mowing their lawns, trimming their hedges and bringing them dinner on holidays.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Pare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pare. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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