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
Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
Read on for how to find the best paring, chef’s, and santoku knives for your kitchen, including our top-scoring picks.
—Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Some pharmacy chains have struggled in recent years amid cutbacks from inflation-weary consumers, with shoppers paring their spending on non-prescription items.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Noun
This attractive paring knife has a simple two-rivet design and comes in five colors.
—Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
Read on for how to find the best paring, chef’s, and santoku knives for your kitchen, including our top-scoring picks.
—Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
Verb
Joby Aviation – Shares dropped more than 8%, paring back gains made in the previous session.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Some pharmacy chains have struggled in recent years amid cutbacks from inflation-weary consumers, with shoppers paring their spending on non-prescription items.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paring
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This results in smoother skin that lasts longer compared to traditional shaving.Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2024
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Mechanical damage: Repeated actions like shaving, tweezing, threading, or waxing can injure the skin, which in turn leads to dark spots or patches.Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2024
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Severson had been obsessed with Missy’s case, visiting her grave several times a week and adorning her bedroom walls with pictures and newspaper clippings about her friend.Emily Palmer, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Oxygen or green material includes grass clippings, produce scraps, tea bags, and coffee grounds.Lauren David, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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Other cost-saving opportunities may come from trimming benefits.Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The hushed hallways are dim and gilded, with black gold-veined marble trimming each room’s vestibule and dramatic floral displays punctuating the elevator landings.Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
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Safety: For wooden building sets, look for smooth exteriors free from sharp edges or splinters.Elizabeth Kocan, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024
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Eye protection is important, too, so wear safety glasses or goggles to avoid splinters and fragments.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2024
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The traditional lands of the Lenape, or People, encompassed modern-day New York City and much of southern New York state, eastern Pennsylvania, a sliver of the Delaware River and the entire state of New Jersey.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, Republican Rep. David Valadao’s victory in the 22nd District moved Republicans within two wins of retaining the House gavel as counting continued in a sliver of races across the country.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Paring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paring. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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