carve (out)

verb

Definition of carve (out)next
as in to develop
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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  1. develop
  2. forge
  3. create
  4. hammer out
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  • Whether that is increasing the ball movement, finding another on-ball presence or tapping into better defense, this is an opportunity for the Mavericks to develop the skill sets of their role players so that when Dončić and Irving do come back, the team is even better equipped to support the stars.
    Law Murray, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • In recent years, tensions have developed between Natalia, now 21, and the Manses over her independence and romantic life.
    Nicole Acosta, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of develop
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  • Adding to the settlers’ wariness, the idea of Israeli annexation was abruptly dumped by both Mr. Trump and Israel’s leaders in favor of forging diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Morocco, a process known as the Abraham Accords.
    Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The comparison between business leadership and athletics underscores a hard truth: scaling up is not easy and demands a mindset forged through spirit, adaptability and strategic planning.
    Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of forge
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  • Rolls-Royce was asked to fulfil this order and created a single limousine for the Royal Mews – the same vehicle is said to still be in operation up to the present day.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Winter weather may also cause power outages and create potentially dangerous driving conditions.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of create
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  • Israeli officials, Hamas officials and mediators from Qatar, Egypt and the U.S. have been working around the clock for several days in Doha to hammer out a deal.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The parties ultimately hammered out an agreement but as a satellite operator DirecTV isn’t in the same position as major cable providers like Charter or Comcast, which also sell broadband and wireless services.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of hammer out
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“Carve (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carve%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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