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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As Chinese companies have rushed to develop AI models and hardware that can rival that of the US, the government has also carefully rolled out incremental measures to maintain social stability.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Another generation of family members and in-laws developed Ballantyne, another upscale neighborhood with homes, restaurants, retail, and corporate offices.

— Chase Jordan July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Definition of develop

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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 letter argues that openness prevents lock-in and that concentrating capability creates single points of failure.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
But legal reforms have also made a huge difference, creating safety nets for women who previously had to depend on their husbands’ livelihoods.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of create

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In the meantime, Silver anticipates that a flurry of one-and-done provisional arrangements will be hammered out before the new campaign tips off in October.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
The interim peace agreement was supposed to reopen a waterway that is key to world energy supplies and give negotiators time to hammer out a permanent end to the war.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of hammer out

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