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View definitions for pare down

pare down

verb as in lop

Strongest match

Weak matches

verb as in prune

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Example Sentences

In retirement, Frank is consciously trying to pare down and rein in.

The lawyer was the more timid man of the two, and found it necessary to pare down his potency.

During the latter part of the 18th century it became customary to pare down calf until it was as thin as paper.

During the latter part of the eighteenth century it became customary to pare down calf until it was as thin as paper.

Ever and anon one must pare down a phrase or word in translating an ancient author.

"We have not enough men to pare down the skin inside of a week," said the scientist.

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On this page you'll find 106 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to pare down, such as: cut back, decrease, diminish, downsize, halt, and lessen.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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