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as in arts
an occupation requiring skillful use of the hands
an expert in the craft of cabinetmaking
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as in boats
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
borrowed a craft to get across the river
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as in prepares
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 crafts
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Also enjoy tours of the Nectar Garden, lively puppet shows, special presentations about pollinators, family-friendly nature crafts and live music.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
World Cup Garden Kick Off Day on June 13 will feature crafts, lawn games and more.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Far from a typical flea market, Monastiraki offers handmade leather goods, independent artisan crafts, clothing, secondhand books, antiques, traditional tavernas, street performers and historic ruins, all in one walkable space.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a sprawling, multi-day event that gathers master artisans from over 50 countries to showcase and sell their traditional handmade crafts.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Appalachian folk crafts — North Carolina, USA.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Kids are encouraged to bring along a favorite stuffy to the celebration, which will include a day filled with crafts and treats.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
And for a luxe ranch stay, Alisal Ranch is at the top of my must-experience list; the family-friendly property is more than 10,000 acres, and on-site activities range widely, from family bingo and crafts in the barn to horseback riding and mountain e-biking.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Tackling heavy themes, including guilt and sins of the past, writer-director Rian Johnson crafts a rich story that transcends the surface-level reveals of whodunit.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Rosenberg crafts these two characters with realistic resonance, though his film veers into sentimentality and some plot points are too coincidental to be entirely believable.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 May 2026
Sculptor Maddy Inez, granddaughter of Betye Saar, crafts a series of ceramic vessels — each an ode to different plants brought over during the transatlantic slave trade — reframing gardening as an act of resistance.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Over the course of the day and evening, old secrets, resentments, and regrets bubble up to the surface and Altman crafts a devastating meditation on memory, identity, and the necessity as well as the danger of a vivid fantasy life.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
By vulnerably sharing his journey of estrangement and analyzing its errors and successes, Dolan crafts a helpful roadmap, rife with both personal and expert advice.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Though speaking in a heartfelt way can be hard for someone using a second language, many executives of multinational companies do nonetheless make the effort (even if their public relations staff typically crafts the message).
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Across Dallas this past week, residents have been attending town halls to get a sense of what’s in store as the city crafts a new budget.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Every room features fun and quirky touches, from an oversized mural by Mexican artist Ivan Aguirre to an infinity mirror installation over the bed filled with traditional Mexican crafts called alebrijes and miniature toys.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Also enjoy tours of the Nectar Garden, lively puppet shows, special presentations about pollinators, family-friendly nature crafts and live music.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
World Cup Garden Kick Off Day on June 13 will feature crafts, lawn games and more.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Far from a typical flea market, Monastiraki offers handmade leather goods, independent artisan crafts, clothing, secondhand books, antiques, traditional tavernas, street performers and historic ruins, all in one walkable space.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a sprawling, multi-day event that gathers master artisans from over 50 countries to showcase and sell their traditional handmade crafts.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Appalachian folk crafts — North Carolina, USA.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Kids are encouraged to bring along a favorite stuffy to the celebration, which will include a day filled with crafts and treats.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
And for a luxe ranch stay, Alisal Ranch is at the top of my must-experience list; the family-friendly property is more than 10,000 acres, and on-site activities range widely, from family bingo and crafts in the barn to horseback riding and mountain e-biking.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Verb
Stärke starts with a 982-generation 718 Boxster, removes its body panels, and carefully crafts its strategy from there, though all of the seals and hinges are original equipment from Porsche.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Tackling heavy themes, including guilt and sins of the past, writer-director Rian Johnson crafts a rich story that transcends the surface-level reveals of whodunit.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Rosenberg crafts these two characters with realistic resonance, though his film veers into sentimentality and some plot points are too coincidental to be entirely believable.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 May 2026
Sculptor Maddy Inez, granddaughter of Betye Saar, crafts a series of ceramic vessels — each an ode to different plants brought over during the transatlantic slave trade — reframing gardening as an act of resistance.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Over the course of the day and evening, old secrets, resentments, and regrets bubble up to the surface and Altman crafts a devastating meditation on memory, identity, and the necessity as well as the danger of a vivid fantasy life.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
By vulnerably sharing his journey of estrangement and analyzing its errors and successes, Dolan crafts a helpful roadmap, rife with both personal and expert advice.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Though speaking in a heartfelt way can be hard for someone using a second language, many executives of multinational companies do nonetheless make the effort (even if their public relations staff typically crafts the message).
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Across Dallas this past week, residents have been attending town halls to get a sense of what’s in store as the city crafts a new budget.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafts
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Many neurodivergent individuals enjoy arts and cultural experiences deeply.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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But employment in sectors like arts and entertainment, where few immigrants work, also fell sharply.—
Michael Sasso,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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In April 1848, the surviving crew abandoned the vessels and tried escaping on foot and by dragging boats across the Arctic terrain, but no one survived.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Leo either would have been in complete denial that such equipment existed, or immensely pleased that boats no longer had to be crashed onto the beach.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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As Kansas City prepares to host massive crowds for the FIFA World Cup and accompanying events, law enforcement officials say security plans have been shaped in part by lessons learned from the 2024 Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting.—
Ben Wheeler
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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His ruling comes as another federal judge prepares to issue a decision in a similar set of lawsuits based in Boston, expected as early as June.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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The Bawah Anambas Foundation works with local communities to combat destructive fishing techniques, focusing on reforestation and offering skills training.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Fiverr Pro has witnessed a massive spike in demand for people with skills in AI development and workflow orchestration tools.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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According to Navy records, the submarine sank two Japanese cargo vessels near Matsuwa Island before meeting with USS Barb on May 31 to coordinate patrol areas.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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One hundred cargo-carrying vessels typically move through the waterway daily, according to shipping-data provider Lloyd’s List.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Both assumptions break when the system composes its own dependencies at runtime.—
Pranay Ahlawat,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Over the years, the piano became an emotional outlet for Partovi, who composes his own music.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Kalshi referred the suspicious trades to its regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and to the Justice Department, the sources said.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Kalshi also reported the trades to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, a federal regulatory body that has vowed to crack down on insider trading in prediction marketplaces.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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For water sport enthusiasts, Vasona Lake County Park offers weekend rentals including pedal boats, canoes, stand‑up paddleboards, kayaks and sailboats (with some restrictions).—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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On the river, two 10-metre canoes are strapped together, holding a truck and powered by a single outboard motor.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Crafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafts. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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