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Recent Examples of carpenter
Noma’s dining room, by contrast, is meticulously carpentered together, from the peaked ceiling to the bare floor, out of sanded oak and Douglas fir.
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Pete Wells, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2018
The drama is something that seems to be leaking from the very forms so elaborately carpentered to contain it.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 8 June 2017
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Pete Wells, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2018
The drama is something that seems to be leaking from the very forms so elaborately carpentered to contain it.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 8 June 2017
See All Example Sentences for carpenter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carpenter
Verb
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The rain hammering down, his sodden tracksuit clinging to his skin.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In 2016, the Stars hosted the St. Louis Blues in Game 7 of the second round, and were hammered, 6-1.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Former combatants in Colombia’s long-standing internal conflict are increasingly being lured to Mexico by criminal groups to train hitmen, build bombs and fight bloody turf battles.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Being transparent in this way helps build trust and demonstrates a genuine dedication to improvement.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Plastic, silicone and polypropylene: These mess kits are extremely lightweight, heat-resistant and can be molded into nearly every shape imaginable.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 May 2025
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When relational safety is inconsistent, individuals may begin to mold themselves to avoid conflict, earn back affection or prevent further rupture.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Almost overnight, my role became a bridge between Puerto Ricans to the mainland, helping to relocate workers (including chartering planes) to manufacturing companies that were in desperate need of talent.—
Ariel Diaz,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Randolph Aviator Founded in 1973 by two engineers who had fled their native Poland to escape repressive regimes—Nazi Germany and Soviet-era communism, respectively—Randolph continues to manufacture its metal frames in the small Massachusetts city that served as its namesake.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Water After constructing your melon pit, water the area thoroughly and deeply.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The hard part is to successfully shape what comes next.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The four pillars – shaping the NFB for next generations, fostering a culture of creativity, elevating awareness of the NFB and expanding audiences – are a call to action.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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In that role, Pullin forged new corporate partnerships.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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The distinct domains of venture capital (VC), private equity (PE) and pure-play entrepreneurship are converging, forging a powerful new model for value creation in the post-artificial intelligence (AI) economy.—
Mitt Mehta,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The ignition method was strikingly consistent: a crude yet effective time-delay mechanism, fashioned from everyday items like cigarettes, matches, and pieces of lined yellow notebook paper.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Parents fashioned cardboard soles for their children’s little shoes.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
28 May 2025
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“Carpenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carpenter. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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