as in to hammer
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Recent Examples of carpenter
Noma’s dining room, by contrast, is meticulously carpentered together, from the peaked ceiling to the bare floor, out of sanded oak and Douglas fir.
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Pete Wells, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2018
The drama is something that seems to be leaking from the very forms so elaborately carpentered to contain it.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 8 June 2017
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Pete Wells, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2018
The drama is something that seems to be leaking from the very forms so elaborately carpentered to contain it.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 8 June 2017
See All Example Sentences for carpenter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carpenter
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The following season was even worse: a strong Madrid side that featured Raul, Guti, Karim Benzema, Rafael van der Vaart and Lassana Diarra were hammered 4-0 away at Alcorcon, another third-division team.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The administration has hammered the state with federal pressure to comply with the issue over the last seven weeks, launching multiple investigations into its educational institutions and even cutting funding from the USDA.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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While most telecom infrastructure companies race to build the next big thing in telecom, Grindle is focusing on something even more important: people.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Combined with technology companies strengthening their security features, the momentum for these eco-friendly digital tools continues to build.—
Allison Begalman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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But the ten-year veteran is embracing his opportunity to help mold a roster brimming with young talent.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Initially, Hong Kong producers, impressed by Chan's skills, wanted to mold him into the next Lee, but that just wasn't Chan's style.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2025
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The indictment further alleges that, during this same period, Hamad conspired with co-defendant Collins to manufacture and possess destructive devices.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Whether cooking for Hollywood stars or crafting simple dishes for his audience, Arya remained grounded in the belief that true success comes from being real, not manufactured.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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This lineup was constructed to make the other question marks on the roster irrelevant.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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There was no natural gas service to the home, officials said, adding that it had recently been constructed.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2025
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And his words − the countless words, coined phrases and twists of the tongue − continue to shape literature and language.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Designing from a place of curiosity and community, void of excess, shapes the ecosystem of their design worlds and attracts like-minded fashion conoisseurs who strive to engage thoughtfully.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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The duo forged a bond while on England duty at under-17 level.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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There’s only forging ahead into the next mission — with another yearlong time-jump just around the corner.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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The lobby concierge and check-in desks are welcoming, slightly demure spaces that make way for the real heartbeat of the hotel: the impressive, triple-story space anchored by a spiral staircase fashioned from green Ming marble.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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This gut-wrenching loss came two nights after the Cougars fashioned a wild comeback of their own, from 14 down against Duke.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Carpenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carpenter. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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