CARVES (OUT) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

carves (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of carve (out)

as in develops

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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Three phases The plan unfolds in three phases, though the report only develops the first one, focusing on stabilization and emergency measures.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
The Vanstone fortune cannot be recouped until Magdalen finally develops a strong emotional intelligence—until her thinking and observation skills grow to match her acting skills, and then begin to work together.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

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The Jetz-Scrubz sponge (awkward to say, easy to use) quickly works up super fine suds from your dish soap, making for a very satisfying and effective cleaning experience.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
These stylistic parameters, however, feel established purely so the film can wrestle against them, which works up to a point.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026

Definition of works up

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Training for business leaders forges a body, mind, and spirit prepared for whatever challenge comes next.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
As the administration forges ahead with its immigration enforcement campaign, former ICE officials and policing experts warned that resuming vehicle stops without a thorough review of training or tactics could lead to more violent encounters.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2026

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House of Leon crafts it from Douglas fir using shou sugi ban, a traditional Japanese technique that preserves wood by charring its surface.

— Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026
Still the Right Stuff no longer crafts these legacy jackets, but this garment is a testament to the vintage flight jackets that inspired fashion around the world.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

Definition of crafts

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The airport recently extended its current lease agreement an extra year, keeping the status quo in place through at least June 30, 2027, while the city hammers out a long-term deal.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Zack James’ shifty drumming hammers out a drum ’n’ bass redux like a panicked heartbeat while Carney Hemler’s bass lurches in slow motion, replicating the gut drop of a horrible realization.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of hammers out

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Assuming everything works out with the Kickstarter, the basic version of the Cordalock can be yours for a pledge of €157 (about US$180).

— Ben Coxworth July 18, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Compare that with paying $30 to $60 per visit at a cold plunge or sauna studio three times a week, which works out to $4,500 to $9,000 a year, or $45,000 to $90,000 over a decade.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

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