as in preparing
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
spent hours crafting the perfect letter of recommendation for her prize student
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Recent Examples of crafting
The Huskies have won six national championships, crafting the cow patch in Storrs into a modern-day blueblood.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Nearly four years after K-pop supergroup BTS stepped away from the public eye to fulfill South Korea’s mandatory military service, the world’s biggest band reconvened in Los Angeles last summer to begin the high-pressure task of crafting a comeback album.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Despite the amount of work put into crafting each piece, the single dragons are expected to ship worldwide in May, with the twin sets being sent out in June.
—New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026
The husband-and-wife team behind Carrie’s Crispies has been crafting creative versions of the childhood favorite since 2015 — first at farmers markets, local shops and online before opening their first storefront in 2020.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The famed auto designer—who cut his teeth at Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini as well as crafting F1 cars for De Tomaso—and his team of designers created a bonkers one-off single-seater during the pandemic shutdown in Italy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Doctors could order FMTs without crafting the things themselves.
—Eric Boodman, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
Trump signed an executive order in December to block states from crafting their own regulations.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Trump signed an executive order in December to block states from crafting their own regulations.
—Seung Min Kim, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Nearly four years after K-pop supergroup BTS stepped away from the public eye to fulfill South Korea’s mandatory military service, the world’s biggest band reconvened in Los Angeles last summer to begin the high-pressure task of crafting a comeback album.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Despite the amount of work put into crafting each piece, the single dragons are expected to ship worldwide in May, with the twin sets being sent out in June.
—New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026
The husband-and-wife team behind Carrie’s Crispies has been crafting creative versions of the childhood favorite since 2015 — first at farmers markets, local shops and online before opening their first storefront in 2020.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The famed auto designer—who cut his teeth at Ferrari, Maserati, and Lamborghini as well as crafting F1 cars for De Tomaso—and his team of designers created a bonkers one-off single-seater during the pandemic shutdown in Italy.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Doctors could order FMTs without crafting the things themselves.
—Eric Boodman, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
Trump signed an executive order in December to block states from crafting their own regulations.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Trump signed an executive order in December to block states from crafting their own regulations.
—Seung Min Kim, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafting
Verb
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The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The video depicted fingers on a MIDI keyboard, turning knobs, pushing buttons and supposedly composing the song in real time.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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The filmmaker shows a strong handle over the film’s fanciful tone and fitfully filthy sense of humor, and he’s credited with composing the film’s score full of squawking brass instruments and skittish strings in addition to writing, directing and editing.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But if the Cowboys don’t find a tango partner, drafting Parker makes some sense.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some faculty involved in drafting it later distanced themselves from the effort.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There is nothing harder than writing a book.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Today, there's writing on the wall outside, proclaiming the miracle of Ho Khanh.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Crafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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