carves

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 As Kosovo carves out its place on the international cultural map, this landmark is sure to play a vital role in shaping the future narrative of the nation. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025 Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Trail Ridge Road carves a 48-mile path through the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park, connecting the gateway towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2025 Here, where geothermal heat carves out warm refuges beneath the ice, life thrives against all odds. Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 No one will argue that Zeigler and Lanier are the most efficient shooters, and no one will confuse the Vols for a score-first operation, but even competent offense really carves out Tennessee’s ceiling considering their discipline on the other end. Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025 Trust protectors are a relatively new provision that carves out certain rights and powers for a person other than a trustee. Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Each distinct persona carves out a portion of his selfhood. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025 While the order proscribes new drilling along most of both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, the order does not affect active drilling permits and carves out the most important areas of offshore production such as the western Gulf of Mexico near Texas and Louisiana. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 Atlantis Vintage carves out its niche by focusing on an intimate, bespoke experience. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

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“Carves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carves. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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