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
Lawmakers pared back the idea through the amendment process in February, citing concerns that the original language would swell state spending, box out private pest-control companies and create an unfunded mandate to counties, which historically handle pests that threaten farms and infrastructure.
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Mark Dee
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Asian equity markets pared early losses, with some reversing into positive territory on the news.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Treasury yields also pared their big jumps in the bond market.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Treasury yields also pared their big jumps in the bond market.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Modern and understated, the design is deliberately pared back—a welcome antidote to the constant hum of New York City.
—Condé Nast, 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
Designer Paulo Lobo is responsible for the beautiful interiors; rooms are pared back and spacious in calming neutral tones.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
But oil prices pared their big gains as the day progressed, the latest in their hour-to-hour swings since the war began.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Mark Dee
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Asian equity markets pared early losses, with some reversing into positive territory on the news.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Treasury yields also pared their big jumps in the bond market.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026
Treasury yields also pared their big jumps in the bond market.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
Modern and understated, the design is deliberately pared back—a welcome antidote to the constant hum of New York City.
—Condé Nast, 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
Designer Paulo Lobo is responsible for the beautiful interiors; rooms are pared back and spacious in calming neutral tones.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 19 Mar. 2026
But oil prices pared their big gains as the day progressed, the latest in their hour-to-hour swings since the war began.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pared
Verb
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Resurfacing and Sculpting treatment shaved years off of my skin’s appearance (and all of its New York City congestion) in a matter of 60 minutes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Due to severely matted fur, much of his coat had to be shaved.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 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
Verb
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Some of the imagery seen by Ferreira’s character is genuine content culled from online, carefully trimmed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just like that, what had been a 23-point halftime lead was trimmed to 13 entering the fourth.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rowland, however, clipped a Columbus Aviators’ player in the back and flags flew just before Badger crossed the goal line.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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His Land Rover clipped another vehicle and went over.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Pared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pared. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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