carves (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of carve (out)
as in develops
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort finally carved out a niche for the sport in the school's athletic program

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carves (out)
  1. develops
  2. works up
  3. forges
  4. creates
  5. crafts
  6. hammers out
  7. works out
Verb
  • Whether this episode develops into a genuine challenge for the presidency remains to be seen.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone who develops symptoms after a tick bite or possible exposure should contact a healthcare provider.
    — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of develops
Verb
  • The Jetz-Scrubz sponge (awkward to say, easy to use) quickly works up super fine suds from your dish soap, making for a very satisfying and effective cleaning experience.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
  • These stylistic parameters, however, feel established purely so the film can wrestle against them, which works up to a point.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Definition of works up
Verb
  • Training for business leaders forges a body, mind, and spirit prepared for whatever challenge comes next.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • As the administration forges ahead with its immigration enforcement campaign, former ICE officials and policing experts warned that resuming vehicle stops without a thorough review of training or tactics could lead to more violent encounters.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of forges
Verb
  • Picking two or three anchor colors and repeating them in textiles, art, rugs, or accent pieces creates visual continuity across the room.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • The gap creates performance ceilings no architectural change can close.
    — Lucas Zhao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of creates
Verb
  • Through effortless magnetism, and extraordinary emotional precision, this actor crafts a character who belongs as much to the sea as the shore.
    — William Earl, Variety, 25 July 2026
  • House of Leon crafts it from Douglas fir using shou sugi ban, a traditional Japanese technique that preserves wood by charring its surface.
    — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026
Definition of crafts
Verb
  • The airport recently extended its current lease agreement an extra year, keeping the status quo in place through at least June 30, 2027, while the city hammers out a long-term deal.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • Zack James’ shifty drumming hammers out a drum ’n’ bass redux like a panicked heartbeat while Carney Hemler’s bass lurches in slow motion, replicating the gut drop of a horrible realization.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of hammers out
Verb
  • Assuming everything works out with the Kickstarter, the basic version of the Cordalock can be yours for a pledge of €157 (about US$180).
    — Ben Coxworth July 18, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • Compare that with paying $30 to $60 per visit at a cold plunge or sauna studio three times a week, which works out to $4,500 to $9,000 a year, or $45,000 to $90,000 over a decade.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of works out
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“Carves (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carves%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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