carve

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 Now, with a few new changes in the works, Optimist Hall is well on its way to carving a new space in the building’s history. Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025 There’s a calming vibe to cleaning house, even if the means of doing so happens to be carving through a sea of people in bloodlust. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025 For a fall party, everyone can carve or paint a pumpkin. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025 Emily carved her own path with roles in Spy Kids 2 and Young Sheldon. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for carve 

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“Carve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carve. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.

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