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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  • In just one example, Harvard Medical School researchers recently developed a ChatGPT-like AI model that can diagnose a wide range of cancers and even predict patient survival outcomes.
    Elizabeth Kiehner, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In a series of papers, Princeton computer scientist Tri Dao and several collaborators have developed FlashAttention, which calculates attention in a way that minimizes the number of these slow memory operations.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of develop
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  • The lines on the pages have blurred, with themes from across literature forging new kinds of fantasies and fiction that attract book lovers and occasional readers alike.
    Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Pop-up shops, interactive installations and brand activations can generate excitement and buzz, offering unique and memorable moments that forge deeper relationships with consumers.
    Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of forge
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  • This instance has created a perfect storm for long-term health problems.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Map out your path with this prompt designed to create stepping stones to success.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of create
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  • Within days, the alliance settled on a single candidate for almost all of the country’s nearly six hundred legislative districts and hammered out a common platform, calling for a minimum-wage hike, a price freeze on energy bills, and the reinstatement of wealth taxes that Macron had cancelled.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Boeing and the union representing 33,000 striking members hammered out a tentative new accord that notches up pay by 35% over four years, an unprecedented wage increase.
    Julie Johnsson, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
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 25 Dec. 2024.

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