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
Don’t just assume work can be pared down—pay close attention to turnover issues and early warning signs of burnout.
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Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Over the course of the year, Buffett pared this back by about two-thirds, selling just over 600 million shares and reducing the proportion of Berkshire's Apple holdings to just 22 percent of its total portfolio, per its most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Low-income consumers visited less frequently and pared back their orders, while consumers with higher incomes stuck to their usual dining habits, leading to same-store sales declines for quick-service restaurants.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
European defense stocks, which have surged in recent months amid a regional push for strategic independence, pared back losses as a sell-off in the sector eased through the trading session.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
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Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Over the course of the year, Buffett pared this back by about two-thirds, selling just over 600 million shares and reducing the proportion of Berkshire's Apple holdings to just 22 percent of its total portfolio, per its most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Low-income consumers visited less frequently and pared back their orders, while consumers with higher incomes stuck to their usual dining habits, leading to same-store sales declines for quick-service restaurants.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
European defense stocks, which have surged in recent months amid a regional push for strategic independence, pared back losses as a sell-off in the sector eased through the trading session.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pare
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Tommaso Ciampa has recently undergone a noticeable change in appearance by shaving off his trademark beard.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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With cord-cutting continuing to shave the traditional pay-TV bundle by millions of subscribers a year, however, FAST has become an increasingly vibrant part of the TV ecosystem.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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The station also cut from its marketing department and others, resulting in a total 15% cut across the nonprofit.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The country’s Ministry of Trade and Industry cut its gross domestic product forecast to 0%-2% for 2025, down from its previous outlook of 1%-3%.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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The idea of trimming the tree during Masters week with so many people nearby did not seem logical.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
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 23 Apr. 2025.
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