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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After being implanted beneath the skin of their backs, the tissues developed their own blood supply and began to contract spontaneously.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
The company’s Lithium Ceramic Battery platform has been developed since 2012.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of develop

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However, City have now forged ahead after agreeing a package worth £65million for the 26-year-old.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The customer favorite is forged from iron, polypropylene, and wood, and provides a haven from wind, rain, and sun.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of forge

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And, in recent years, a new culinary wave has emerged, as chefs create bold fusion dishes or, more subtly, adapt Japanese recipes to uniquely Brazilian produce, from Amazon river fish to jambu, a tongue-tingling herb.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
Cardiac arrhythmia ablation, according to the British Heart Foundation, is when heat or cold energy is used to create tiny scars in the heart to block faulty signals and restore a typical heartbeat.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of create

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Last month, top officials from the State and Defense departments met with their counterparts in Caracas to hammer out details of the oil deal.

— Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
In 2011, former Time Warner Cable executives hammered out the 20-year agreement with the Lakers, then owned by the late Jerry Buss.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of hammer out

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