as in preparing
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
spent hours crafting the perfect letter of recommendation for her prize student
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Recent Examples of crafting
For the third generation running this family business, crafting perfect memories means creating exquisite jewelry for clients and collectors, work that is both a pride and a joy.
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Youth-friendly drag shows, bingo games with drag performers, live music, crafting sessions and more will be available for young attendees.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Could also just be that Alana Haim’s crafting mania struck again.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 June 2026
Online, his videos look chaotic, but behind the scenes, the project’s ringleader spends his free time poring over satellite maps, visiting potential chase sites and crafting the necessary recording angles.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Looking for your next crafting project?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
The notoriety has tripled business for the store, which offers a wide range of services including magical advice, custom spell crafting, psychic readings, healing sessions, classes, events, clergy services, ceremonies and more.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Prince also excelled at crafting perfect song endings, and this is undoubtedly one of his best.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Lupino makes the most of a low budget, crafting a genuinely suspenseful thriller with potent emotional resonance.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Youth-friendly drag shows, bingo games with drag performers, live music, crafting sessions and more will be available for young attendees.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Could also just be that Alana Haim’s crafting mania struck again.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 June 2026
Online, his videos look chaotic, but behind the scenes, the project’s ringleader spends his free time poring over satellite maps, visiting potential chase sites and crafting the necessary recording angles.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Looking for your next crafting project?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
The notoriety has tripled business for the store, which offers a wide range of services including magical advice, custom spell crafting, psychic readings, healing sessions, classes, events, clergy services, ceremonies and more.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Prince also excelled at crafting perfect song endings, and this is undoubtedly one of his best.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Lupino makes the most of a low budget, crafting a genuinely suspenseful thriller with potent emotional resonance.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafting
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias also is widely considered to be preparing a run for mayor.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Public health officials have been preparing for months, said Philadelphia’s Raval-Nelson, including with mock emergency drills and communications with counterparts around the country.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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That provided a unique challenge for its composing team, Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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The consequences are showing up in classrooms, on college campuses, and increasingly in entry-level workplaces, where managers report that young hires struggle with everything from making eye contact during a conversation to composing a coherent professional email.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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This front offices failures in drafting and developing talent continues to be a massive shortcoming.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Many builders see critics or writers such as myself as takers, drafting off of their hard work and effort only to belittle it.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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In the dining and travel category, Francis Lam, writing for Condé Nast Traveler, won for his personal look at Hong Kong’s constant reinvention.—
General Manager,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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How was writing that chapter and being so vulnerable about him?—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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“Crafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafting. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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