Thesaurus results for CARVES

carves

verb

present tense third-person singular of carve

as in sculpts

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 carves The front end simply carves into turns with the slightest shift of body position, leaning over willingly enough to eliminate conscious thought and hesitation right out of the gate. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026 Swapping dirty fingernails for loose shotgun shells, Abrams carves Bryan from the same gnarled sense of desperation — but gives the character’s spirit a kinder shade overall. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026 James, a long-haul trucker of the human spirit, carves that notion into his novel’s chest. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 The result carves a lively, authentic space in the classic tale’s canon with a dazzling cast of color front and center. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026 Little Death jostles the spear, satisfied, and carves a fifteenth notch into the wall. — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 More determined than ever, Elsa challenges patriarchal structures and carves out a path for her independent motherhood. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 The creek that cuts through the park carves a canyon, offering hundreds of short and steep pitches for rock climbing. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 Lobel’s, a six-generation NYC butcher shop, hand-carves USDA Prime steak sandwiches and serves pastrami fries. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

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sculpts

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But, Casey Parlette, a former Laguna Beach lifeguard and commercial diver, who now sculpts marine and other wildlife and exhibits at the Festival of Arts, was among more than a dozen at the Laguna Beach council meeting asking that the council not support the petition.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
There’s even more of Kate Hudson’s Oscars makeup to uncover below, including a clear eyebrow gel that keeps your brows in place all day and a liquid contour that subtly sculpts your face.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026