Peel, like an apple (4)

I believe the answer is:

pare

(Other definitions for pare that I've seen before include "Decrease gradually" , "Whittle" , "Cut down gradually" , "Trim by slicing" , "Trim by cutting" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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