carve

Definition of carvenext
as in to sculpt
to create a three-dimensional representation of (something) using solid material carved a statue out of rare marble

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Recent Examples of carve The framework resolves years of jurisdictional ambiguity by explicitly carving stablecoins out of the definitions of securities and commodities, pulling them outside direct Securities and Exchange Commission oversight. Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Wing drone service is carving out another piece of the delivery pie in the Charlotte area with its latest expansion. Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026 And wow, how juicy that fruit is, plucked straight from the plant and carved by Balala with a machete. Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026 Another fun and unusual offering here is gourd art ($109), which is much more elaborate than carving a pumpkin. Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for carve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carve
sculpt
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  • Cclime is known for non-invasive contouring popular with Korean celebrities, aimed at reducing puffiness and sculpting the face.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
  • There’s even more of Hilary Duff’s cover-ready makeup to discover below, including a moisturizing lip tint and sculpting contour wand.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

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“Carve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carve. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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