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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.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Noma’s dining room, by contrast, is meticulously carpentered together, from the peaked ceiling to the bare floor, out of sanded oak and Douglas fir.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2018
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Noma’s dining room, by contrast, is meticulously carpentered together, from the peaked ceiling to the bare floor, out of sanded oak and Douglas fir.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carpenter
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Anxiety over rising gas prices has already hammered consumer sentiment, which slid to a three-month low in March as Americans expressed concerns about the economy, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly survey.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The recent fines issued by Cal/OSHA is not the first time the state agency has hammered the Sheriff’s Department.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Duren had 13 points and seven rebounds in the quarter to help the Pistons build a 65-56 halftime lead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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None appeared in building directories.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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One of the ideas that Kafka’s parable conveys is that a prisoner is molded into the shape of their prison.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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The fittings, which were previously SLS-printed, are now injection molded for better durability.—
Ben Coxworth
March 25,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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If the goal down the stretch is still calculated losing, there was only so much Brooklyn could do to manufacture it in a game like this.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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There’s also talk of US forces raiding nuclear sites deep inside Iran to retrieve worrisome nuclear material, amid heightened fears that it could be used by an angry and desperate Iranian regime to manufacture nuclear weapons.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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Garcia went on to exclusively play instruments constructed by Irwin for the next two decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The scenarios were constructed so that faithfully completing the task would result in the other model being shut down.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Together, the potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could play a role in shaping the city’s future and diminish its ability to secure local priorities at the federal level.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Named for the Astor matriarch who shaped New York society, these suites feature a welcome foyer, separate living room, king bedroom, walk-in wardrobe, and that same stunning marble bathroom.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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For example, a Republican Party activist in The Villages in Central Florida was charged in 2023 with forging his father’s signature on a mail ballot in the 2020 election after his father had died.—
ORLANDO SENTINEL AND MIAMI HERALD EDITORIAL BOARDS,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Faced with being iced out by its biggest trading partner, Canada has since forged strategic partnerships with countries across the globe, including China, much to Trump’s chagrin.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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For one, the arm on the Bendos was fashioned to hold a pipe, not an ax like the other Muffler Men, and instead of a classic Bunyan knit cap, the Bendos brandished a full head of hair.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sustainable materials define the interior as well, with the floors made from recycled plastic, the ceilings fashioned from old tires, the insulation made from recycled glassware, and the windows salvaged from old buildings.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Carpenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carpenter. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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