chisels (in)

Definition of chisels (in)next
present tense third-person singular of chisel (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chisels (in)
Verb
  • In the midst of a brutally cold winter, an unwelcome armed force invades a peaceful community, bringing panic, turmoil and brutal violence.
    Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Moisture invades your porch cushions and flooring, leading to the growth of mold, mildew, and algae.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • As the Chinese men shoot the breeze and play cards, a mob of armed white miners gathers over the hill and encroaches on the unsuspecting outsiders.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Cloud Dancer, a white that is both warm and cool, reflects an overwhelmed feeling among consumers as the world feels louder and technology, in particular AI, encroaches further into our lives.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Chisels (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chisels%20%28in%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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