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
Reject lifestyle creep The first right move may be as simple as crafting (and sticking to) a new budget to avoid lifestyle creep, which happens when a person’s expenses rise with their salary, leaving little room to save or pay down debt.
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Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
By crafting a revenge mission driven by a canine companion, but without fleshing out the emotions behind it, the movie ends up robotic in its unfurling.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The process of imagining, crafting and playing has become just as important as the finished structures themselves.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Winemakers are also crafting single-varietal selections from these three grapes and from Maturana Tinta and Garnacha (Grenache) as well.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Here is what the research says about why crafting together strengthens couples, and which hands-on classes deliver the strongest payoff.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Crochet events climbed 44%, jewelry making events rose 34%, and interest in collage, crafting and pottery making continued to climb.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
To pull it off, the show’s creative team had to build a rock star from the ground up, crafting a visual identity, creating music that could stand on its own outside the series, and transforming Reid into a performer capable of owning a crowd rather than simply acting in front of one.
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Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
For Executive Chef Gary Caldwell, crafting this menu is an act of preservation.
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La'tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
By crafting a revenge mission driven by a canine companion, but without fleshing out the emotions behind it, the movie ends up robotic in its unfurling.
—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The process of imagining, crafting and playing has become just as important as the finished structures themselves.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Winemakers are also crafting single-varietal selections from these three grapes and from Maturana Tinta and Garnacha (Grenache) as well.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Here is what the research says about why crafting together strengthens couples, and which hands-on classes deliver the strongest payoff.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Crochet events climbed 44%, jewelry making events rose 34%, and interest in collage, crafting and pottery making continued to climb.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
To pull it off, the show’s creative team had to build a rock star from the ground up, crafting a visual identity, creating music that could stand on its own outside the series, and transforming Reid into a performer capable of owning a crowd rather than simply acting in front of one.
—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
For Executive Chef Gary Caldwell, crafting this menu is an act of preservation.
—
La'tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafting
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On the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade.
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Latvian intelligence is warning that Russia is preparing possible provocations against the Baltic states or Poland, including drones or any other hybrid attacks, in an effort to pressure NATO countries to stop supporting Ukraine.
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Additionally, last year’s Oscar winner for Best Original Score, Ludwig Göransson, will be composing The Odyssey.
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In a nod to the maestro for which the dish is named, Bottura says that pairing with Sauternes is like composing music.
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The Religious Liberty Commission was tasked with drafting a report on the history and state of religious liberty in the nation by July 4, 2026, when it was established in 2025.
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Demonstrations focus on interface design, workflow enhancements, drafting speed, research capabilities, and productivity gains.
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Tech giants have argued that AI will benefit society by creating new jobs and making people more productive, handling digital drudgery like sifting through emails, writing code, editing photos and catching up on the news.
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The veteran filmmaker won an Oscar for writing The Producers.
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“Crafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafting. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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