as in cutting
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 paring
Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The paring looked promising, as Nabers got off to a historic start, posting two 100-yard receiving games and scoring three touchdowns in his first four games.
—Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Bloomberg News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Corporate news Blackberry shares fell more than 9%, paring even steeper earlier losses, after the Canadian cybersecurity company announced earnings.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Grace Commission produced a 47 volume report that, if implemented, promised a reduction of Federal spending of nearly half a trillion dollars in three years and a paring of the national debt by over $10 Trillion over the next sixteen years.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The paring looked promising, as Nabers got off to a historic start, posting two 100-yard receiving games and scoring three touchdowns in his first four games.
—Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
On Thursday, the most-active contract for robusta fell as much as 2% when markets opened before paring those losses, while arabica futures also declined.
—Bloomberg News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Corporate news Blackberry shares fell more than 9%, paring even steeper earlier losses, after the Canadian cybersecurity company announced earnings.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paring
Noun
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Here, researchers combined the mycelium of the common oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) with bamboo shavings that had been repurposed from scrap at a furniture store.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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Add some crisp bacon or ham, a few pistachio nuts and some shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano or other cheese over the top.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to the clipping, the two men were accused of beating Lienemann with a baseball bat and setting his body on fire in a dumpster.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Recycle Lawn Clippings Don’t bag clippings when mowing.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Melissa Joan Hart is showing off her impressive beard-trimming skills!—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The couple can be seen having a blast as Hart took the clippers and started trimming Wilkerson's beard in various ways, eventually splitting it into three long strands.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The design is classic and functional, and it’s made from a weather-resistant and UV-resistant material that won’t rot, splinter, chip, or peel.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Anyone who has suffered the indignity of a splinter, a blister, or a paper cut knows that small things can sometimes be hugely annoying.—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ukraine now still holds a tiny sliver of Kursk, trying to prevent Russia from advancing into the Sumy region.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fried thigh strips pop out against a frilly red and green spring mix, apple and carrot slivers, ever-present blue cheese crumbles and an apple cider vinaigrette thickened with egg yolks, which is also used in Pangaea’s slaw.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Paring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paring. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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