Thesaurus results for CARVES

carves

verb

present tense third-person singular of carve

as in sculpts

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 carves Despite similar themes and predictable plot points, the series carves out its own lane. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 June 2026 The session carves out dedicated time to finally clear the queue, with company close at hand. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 Armed with his extraordinary carpentry skills and a series of lethal mechanical prosthetic arms, Jingoro carves his own path to justice. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 May 2026 Between flights and investor meetings, the executive carves out time to explain economic swings, market volatility, and tech trends, all while touting Blackstone’s global reach. — Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026 On the deck of the Manx Steam Packet ferry from Liverpool to the island, Jorge is smoking in the morning sunshine and watching the frothy wake as the ship carves its path. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026 West Virginia issues a single-family dwelling specialty license that carves residential electrical work out of the full journeyman credential. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 There are so many delightful elements of the piece, including an ensemble that carves out exquisite texture through Reshma Gajjar’s lively and thrilling choreography. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 Unsurprisingly, Saturday Night Live gets an abundance of screen time, but Greenbaum carves out space for Key & Peele, MAD TV, and earlier practitioners like Vaughn Meader and Rich Little. — Jason Bailey, Vulture, 27 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for carves

sculpts

Verb

But, Casey Parlette, a former Laguna Beach lifeguard and commercial diver, who now sculpts marine and other wildlife and exhibits at the Festival of Arts, was among more than a dozen at the Laguna Beach council meeting asking that the council not support the petition.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
There’s even more of Kate Hudson’s Oscars makeup to uncover below, including a clear eyebrow gel that keeps your brows in place all day and a liquid contour that subtly sculpts your face.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026