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
In the oil market, prices dropped in the morning but pared their losses as the day progressed.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Men’s fashion was generally pared back and models sporting it often had natural-looking hair and makeup at the recent Paris catwalk displays for spring 2027.
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Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
With the market suddenly awash with oil, price estimates are being pared across the board.
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Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
Of course, when an outfit is pared back, accessories are even more important.
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Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Whether the night is elaborate or pared down, Stewart’s central rule has not budged.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
SpaceX’s debut week on the public markets has seen investors scramble to buy into Musk’s lofty ambitions for the company, but cooling sentiment has pared some of those gains over the past couple of days.
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
The distribution was pared down even more.
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Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Treasuries pared declines, pulling two-year yields back from a more than 15-month high, as reports of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran eased the upward pressure on oil prices.
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Ruth Carson,
Bloomberg,
8 June 2026
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Men’s fashion was generally pared back and models sporting it often had natural-looking hair and makeup at the recent Paris catwalk displays for spring 2027.
—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
With the market suddenly awash with oil, price estimates are being pared across the board.
—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
Of course, when an outfit is pared back, accessories are even more important.
—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Whether the night is elaborate or pared down, Stewart’s central rule has not budged.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
SpaceX’s debut week on the public markets has seen investors scramble to buy into Musk’s lofty ambitions for the company, but cooling sentiment has pared some of those gains over the past couple of days.
—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
The distribution was pared down even more.
—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Treasuries pared declines, pulling two-year yields back from a more than 15-month high, as reports of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran eased the upward pressure on oil prices.
—
Ruth Carson,
Bloomberg,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pared
Verb
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Schaffer said Reiner shaved his trademark beard for the sketch, which filmed on November 13, just a month before Rob and Michele were killed inside their home; their son Nick was arrested and charged with the murders.
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The public-private partnership with the Idaho Transportation Department shaved years off the timeline, with construction that began in early March expected to wrap in December.
Verb
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The lineup already was revving, as Rushing homered in the second inning while Sasaki was still in the game, and both Kyle Tucker and Muncy drove in runs off starter Randy Vasquez in the third, cutting the deficit to two.
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Potential applications beyond wind energy The researchers believe the manufacturing approach could cut production costs for small wind turbines and help more people use lightweight renewable energy technology.
Verb
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Both wore bras by Intimissimi, with Amelia selecting a black bra trimmed with ivory lace, and Eliza sporting an all-white version of the same piece.
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The Mass, rich in velvet and gold-trimmed vestments, chanting and incense, was livestreamed on the society’s YouTube channel, with simultaneous explanations in several languages.
Verb
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His pass to Luis Romo was perhaps a little short but the midfielder kept his cool, finding Roberto Alvarado, who clipped a gorgeous, inviting pass over the top.
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In that game, the Netherlands earned a penalty in stoppage time when the referee deemed that Dutch winger Arjen Robben was clipped in the box by Mexico’s Rafael Márquez.
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“Pared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pared. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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