carve up
phrasal verb
carved up; carving up; carves up
usually disapproving
: to divide something into small parts
The once beautiful countryside has been carved up by developers.
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UConn’s Joe Fagnano, a seventh-year collegiate quarterback, carved up FIU’s secondary, completing 22 of 28 passes for 355 yards, four TDs and no interceptions.
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
If Vegas can stop Thomas from carving up their defense with her scoring and passing, then the Las Vegas Aces could be hoisting their third title.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Instead of carving up the traditional spooky jack-o'-lanterns this year, give your front porch a whimsical touch with floral pumpkins.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Joseph Paintsil notched a hat trick in the game’s first 43 minutes, and Sporting was easily carved up by the Galaxy time and time again.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
If Vegas can stop Thomas from carving up their defense with her scoring and passing, then the Las Vegas Aces could be hoisting their third title.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Instead of carving up the traditional spooky jack-o'-lanterns this year, give your front porch a whimsical touch with floral pumpkins.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Joseph Paintsil notched a hat trick in the game’s first 43 minutes, and Sporting was easily carved up by the Galaxy time and time again.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Carve up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carve%20up. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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