CARPENTER Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

carpenter

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Definition of carpenter

as in to hammer

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Recent Examples of carpenter With a dedicated ad campaign fronted by Clint 419, the founder of steetwear brand Corteiz, and Italian actor Alessandro Borghi, the collection is comprised of about 18 looks spanning outerwear, overshirts, utility vests, jeans and carpenter denim pants. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025 The drama is something that seems to be leaking from the very forms so elaborately carpentered to contain it. — Jesse Green, New York Times, 8 June 2017

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Much of the country is at the mercy of Russian missiles that have hammered its power grid since 2022, making winters almost unbearable.

— Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Facing Chan Ho Park, Ripken swung at the first pitch and hammered it over the left-field fence into the glove of John Burkett, who was warming up for the NL.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of hammer

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By addressing immediate needs and trauma early, the program has helped prevent future child welfare involvement, reduce long-term societal costs and build stronger families.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
AlignSphere Ventures is asking the city for a conditional-use permit to build the hospital, as well as a development-agreement modification and a preliminary plat.

— Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

Definition of build

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Early cultural exchanges played a key role in molding Sino-Indian relations, particularly the spread of Buddhism from India to China.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
The four women have returned to the system that helped mold them under a new name, performing music that system might never have written on its own had they not reached out for greater control.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of mold

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Modovolo has used Lyten’s filament since 2025 to manufacture components for its Lift Quadcopter-X drone, a lightweight aircraft built for commercial, emergency response, and defense missions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Most drugs are not dispensed through compounding pharmacies at all but are instead approved by the FDA and manufactured by drug companies under strict FDA supervision.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 23 July 2026

Definition of manufacture

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As companies lack clear personal branding policies, Taylor believes employees like her are proactively shaping future corporate guidelines, volunteering to lead this evolving professional frontier.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The billionaire businessman has spent over five decades shaping the entertainment industry during his tenures at ABC, Fox, and Paramount.

— Erianne Lewis, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Definition of shape

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Langley and Nolan’s bond had been forged years before, as the two both have same-aged kids.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 July 2026
His replacement, Mykhailo Drapatyi, 43, is a younger general often described as representing a newer generation of military leaders who have forged their careers during the current war with Russia.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of forge

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The deputy also noted more zip ties fashioned into handcuffs, as well as a tactical plate vest and a ballistic helmet.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
The portable, candle-like table lamp was first launched in 2005 and is fashioned as a rechargeable glass sphere, formed from two imperfect hemispheres.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

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