as in carving
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material
the artist used a hammer and chisel to sculpture the horse out of ice
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To alleviate the problem, local authorities had considered a traditional engineering project, carving out an artificial reservoir using heavy machines and concrete.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026 -
Almiron has been one of the top players in Major League Soccer for years, carving out a stellar career with Atlanta United, while Enciso is considered an up-and-coming star with French side RC Strasbourg.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Shapellx swimsuits have taken me from about 85 percent confident in a swimsuit to 100 percent, thanks to their smoothing, shaping and sculpting technology.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Owner Colby Barrett — a geotechnical engineer who specializes in rock slide mitigation — leaned into the land’s natural contours, sculpting the rock into 400-square-foot suites, complete with private patios looking out at the orchards, copper soaking tubs, and walk-in showers lit by skylights.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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“Sculpturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sculpturing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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