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
The data indicated many households are paring back on hotel stays and dining out to cover pricier groceries and health care.
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Steve Kopack, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
Kraft, who launched his campaign in early February, has thus far rolled out a plan that would pare back affordability requirements, saying that the mayor’s policies have exacerbated housing affordability.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Together with previous buyouts and early retirements spurred by Trump administration policies, the move will pare the health department down to about 62,000 employees, the agency said.
—Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Kayleen Kelly, a professional organizer in Olympia, Washington, developed a three-second rule to help her clients pare down items.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 26 Mar. 2025
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Steve Kopack, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025
Kraft, who launched his campaign in early February, has thus far rolled out a plan that would pare back affordability requirements, saying that the mayor’s policies have exacerbated housing affordability.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Together with previous buyouts and early retirements spurred by Trump administration policies, the move will pare the health department down to about 62,000 employees, the agency said.
—Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Kayleen Kelly, a professional organizer in Olympia, Washington, developed a three-second rule to help her clients pare down items.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 26 Mar. 2025
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For comparison, the release estimates that the 2018-19 Trump trade war with China shaved 0.2% off GDP and killed 142,000 jobs.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Elon Musk, meanwhile, lost $11 billion on Thursday, adding to the $99 billion the Tesla CEO has lost this year, and saw 5.5 percent shaved off Tesla’s shares.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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The mom of one most notably cut her hair in January 2023, debuting a head-turning, blunt bob.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Lakers forced the Warriors to turn the ball over after the ensuing inbounds pass, giving the Lakers an opportunity to cut their deficit to a single possession.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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If that’s the case, then trimming current expenses to increase savings should accompany the move to a more conservative portfolio.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Its snug cabin is beautifully trimmed in high-quality materials, and features wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay connectivity, and a premium Bowers & Wilkins audio system.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Pare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pare. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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