as in to pluck
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
ruthlessly chiseled other students out of their lunch money
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Recent Examples of chisel
But the Dolphins would benefit from experimenting with Zeek Biggers, who has redefined his body, slimming down, and Jordan Phillips, a workout warrior whose 6-foot-3, 305 pound frame is chiseled, working as five-technique defensive lineman.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
Above the altar the names of the three documents had been chiseled into a large gray marble panel and then gilded.
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Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
That was until this Dutch upstart with his European aesthetic, lively and colorful stores and eye-popping marketing campaigns began to chisel away at their market share.
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Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
The text was first reviewed by three clerics and then copied by scribes onto marble for stonemasons to chisel.
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Ethan Teekah,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
Above the altar the names of the three documents had been chiseled into a large gray marble panel and then gilded.
—
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
That was until this Dutch upstart with his European aesthetic, lively and colorful stores and eye-popping marketing campaigns began to chisel away at their market share.
—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
The text was first reviewed by three clerics and then copied by scribes onto marble for stonemasons to chisel.
—
Ethan Teekah,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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Prime Day 2026 Editor Picks One way to weed through the pages and pages of deals is going straight to the Vogue editor picks section, to see what the team has hand-plucked across all categories.
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This gorgeous, minimalist rug from Nuloom looks like it was plucked straight from a five-star resort with its striking border and jute-like texture.
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Blend roasted red peppers with V8, and add Worcestershire sauce and freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice for a fresh alternative to bottled bloody mary mix.
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With electric vehicles continuing to gain share, that further squeezes European carmakers.
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The fans were cheated Sunday out of a chance to see an interesting pitching matchup between Shota Imanaga and Dylan Cease, the former Cubs farmhand and former White Sox pitcher.
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For example, a spouse who catches their partner cheating and kills someone in the heat of emotion.
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Now, Greg is screwed because, one week in, everyone is having a great time.
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Do you guys sit in a circle and talk about visceral ways to screw over people?
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All of that oil stuck behind a barrage of missiles and sea lanes choked with mines led a number of respected oil analysts to predict that oil prices would surge as high as $150, or even $200 by the summer.
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Board-game groups on Meetup grew about 10% per year from 2021 to 2023, and the momentum has stuck well past lockdown.
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Home Depot and rival Lowe’s must also confront a weak housing market, which has been stung by stubbornly high interest rates and rising building material expenses.
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Christie Ray/Queen Bee Supply via AP A photojournalist from CBS affiliate KDFM also captured video despite being stung , the station reported.
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The first inning looked promising as Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda singled, and Cedric Mullins hustled his bunt attempt into a hit to load the bases.
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Letting go of the idea that success requires hustling at all costs — and replacing it with goals that feel attainable — can help founders shift toward a more sustainable approach, one where progress doesn't come at the cost of their well-being.
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Bryson Stott's three-run homer highlighted Philadelphia's eight-run outburst in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday night.
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Rather than be benched, Devers batted cleanup, overcame an 0-for-3 start, and singled up the middle in the seventh to score Bryce Eldridge, who narrowly beat a tag at the plate for a 3-1 lead.
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“Chisel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chisel. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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