as in preparing
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
spent hours crafting the perfect letter of recommendation for her prize student
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Recent Examples of crafting
However, enthusiasts know that Ron del Barrilito has been crafting spirits using the exact same formulation its founders developed almost 150 years ago, and from the exact same spot in Bayamón.
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Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The game looks to utilize many systems akin to Animal Crossing like resource collecting and management, as well as crafting to build out houses, gardens, and community areas.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Jaonaay spent three to four months with producer Karn of Yented crafting the modern R&B track, which captures the sleepless nights and racing thoughts of new love.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Read on to learn more about the 10 chefs crafting the menu for Flavor by Fire.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The festival will involve more than 50 activities that center upon tinkering, including creating machines with raw materials, exploring artistic techniques and engaging in numerous crafting and building options.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
Collins, Appropriations Committee chairwoman, is tasked with crafting funding measures and is locked in a battleground reelection fight, potentially strengthening the possibility of an extension.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Coastline Pants Vuori certainly excels at crafting high-quality loungewear, but it’s also stocked with an impressive selection of dressier apparel as well, starting with the Coastline Pants that are now on sale for almost $40 off (which fans of the brand know is unheard of).
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Some enthusiasts are taking the trend a step further by painting, customizing, or even crafting their own butter dishes, turning a simple kitchen staple into a personal work of art.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The game looks to utilize many systems akin to Animal Crossing like resource collecting and management, as well as crafting to build out houses, gardens, and community areas.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Jaonaay spent three to four months with producer Karn of Yented crafting the modern R&B track, which captures the sleepless nights and racing thoughts of new love.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Read on to learn more about the 10 chefs crafting the menu for Flavor by Fire.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
The festival will involve more than 50 activities that center upon tinkering, including creating machines with raw materials, exploring artistic techniques and engaging in numerous crafting and building options.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
Collins, Appropriations Committee chairwoman, is tasked with crafting funding measures and is locked in a battleground reelection fight, potentially strengthening the possibility of an extension.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Coastline Pants Vuori certainly excels at crafting high-quality loungewear, but it’s also stocked with an impressive selection of dressier apparel as well, starting with the Coastline Pants that are now on sale for almost $40 off (which fans of the brand know is unheard of).
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Some enthusiasts are taking the trend a step further by painting, customizing, or even crafting their own butter dishes, turning a simple kitchen staple into a personal work of art.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crafting
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Despite the setback, Richardson has been focused on working hard and preparing himself for his next opportunity.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In addition to her baby on the way, Cardi B is preparing to embark on a new project — a 32-city tour.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Many of the chefs are like musicians who have graduated from covering other artists’ songs to composing their own masterpieces.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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But recently a group of AI researchers in Japan and Taiwan created a benchmark called NEWSAGENT to see how well LLMs can do at actually taking source material and composing accurate news stories.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some common areas employees are using AI include drafting emails, taking meeting notes, organizing files, data entry and completing forms.—
Ernestine Siu
Shreya Ghosal,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the local level, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in July approved drafting its own local ordinance.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, writing a vast treatise is bound to confound the AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Rackauckas allegedly told the detective to delay writing a report on Lunsford’s statement.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Crafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crafting. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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