carve

as in to sculpt
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material carved a statue out of rare marble

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Recent Examples of carve By utilizing voxel technology, the developers designed a world where DK can punch, crunch, and explode his way through just about anything to carve his own path across the world. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025 In more open spaces, furniture placement can carve out zones and aid in creating the ideal flow. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025 The early morning temple grounds are green and quiet, stacks of stone carvings lean against each other inside tall alcoves carved out of the cliff by centuries of water. Rebecca Chace july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025 Parks and Rec public service manager Clare Cloyd said residents for years have asked the department to carve out a space for dogs. Safiya Mohamed, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for carve
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sculpt
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  • When the sun rose through mounting crescendos, the orchestra was bright but not blaring, the Grant Park brass offering sculpted support.
    Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
  • With its signature stretch and sculpted fit, the Hervé Léger bandage dress has made an unexpected return to the fashion spotlight in the past months.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 11 July 2025

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“Carve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carve. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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