knapped

past tense of knap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knapped
Verb
  • The room’s layered materiality starts with ultra-plush wool carpeting carved into a unique rose-petal pattern, and a curved metal-and-fabric screen backs the bed and nightstands, dampening noise and creating a comforting space.
    Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
  • In bridging the gap between East Coast prep and West Coast casual, the brand has carved out a unique position in the fertile golf apparel landscape -- one that continues to grow as the sport itself evolves.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Sculptor Roman Villarreal, whose portfolio includes works on Chicago’s South Side and at Steelworkers Park, chiseled the turtles out of 15,00-pound chunks of limestone.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
  • One of the earliest pieces of evidence of using land to borrow goes back to the Code of Hammurabi, chiseled into stone almost 4,000 years ago.
    Roger Valdez, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The president also floated cutting Chinese tariffs to 80%.
    Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
  • However, with the fight at stake and Aldo unable to safely cut any more weight, a deal was struck between Aldo, the UFC, and Zahabi to fight at featherweight with a 145-pound limit.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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“Knapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knapped. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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