CARVE (OUT) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

carve (out)

verb

Definition of carve (out)

as in to develop

to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort finally carved out a niche for the sport in the school's athletic program

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The partners will also examine the coil’s efficiency under power-plant-relevant conditions and develop predictive models to assess its performance.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Officials said the woman developed respiratory symptoms in mid-October and was diagnosed with influenza A.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of develop

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Hreljanovic’s lawyers said that a key document — purportedly assigning the rights from Olsen to DeFalco — had been forged.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Arden, of course, is a director who knows both how to create potent visual pictures and how to forge kinetic movement within them.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of forge

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The deep soaking tub and clear shower stall are set pieces in the room, creating a real open and airy feel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Knight may have been thinking about the film for 16 years, but creating the version that is coming out in 2026 wouldn’t have been possible without all of the learnings spread across films like ParaNorman and Kubo and the Two Strings.

— Andrew Webster, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of create

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That candidate will have 28 days to hammer out coalition agreements with prospective allies, and can then seek a 14-day extension.

— Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Nov. 2026
Impact The initial phase of contract talks still would have union and county representatives seeking to hammer out a mutually beneficial deal, with a presumption that both sides would negotiate in good faith.

— Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of hammer out

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