knapping

present participle of knap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for knapping
Verb
  • Much is beyond anyone’s control, but that doesn’t prevent carving out a new path.
    Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Woven throughout are moments of advice passed from Paltrow to Martin about individuality, self-acceptance and empowerment — layered with Martin’s perspective on carving out her own identity.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Both lie within crowded galaxy clusters, where their jets likely interact with million-degree hot plasma, sculpting these unusual shapes.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Behind the scenes, both male and female red-carpet regulars are slipping into Shapetress, a serene Santa Monica studio, known for non-invasive sculpting treatments.
    Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jason Dawson of the Children's Cancer Centre chiseling the bricks around the time capsule.
    Patrick Smith, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Season 1 includes 10 episodes, each hewing close to 30 minutes.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • This year, with supply hewing closely to typical seasonal patterns, expect the usual post-summer wave of new inventory to arrive.
    John Walkup, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve introduces visitors to a magnificent gorge that was created by the Little River cutting across the top of Lookout Mountain.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The trial was designed to appeal to cash-conscious customers, who’ve been cutting eating out from their budgets, hurting restaurants’ profits.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Knapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knapping. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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