carve out

VERB

take

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept arrest capture collect earn grab have hold pick up reach receive seize win

STRONG

abduct acquire attain catch clasp clutch collar ensnare entrap grasp grip handle obtain overtake prehend reap secure snag snatch strike

WEAK

carry off gain possession gather up get hold of haul in lay hold of pull in take hold of take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

drop fail free give let go liberate lose offer release spend throw away

STRONG

forfeit give up loose miss misunderstand surrender unfasten

WEAK

abstain add avoid be honest be immune disallow discontinue disenchant dodge keep maintain misconceive refuse reject repulse stop

Example Sentences

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Yet bricks-and-mortar chains wager they can carve out a place with consumers, especially younger generations, who surveys show want a rewarding gifting experience more than tangible gifts and same-day delivery service.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Sixty seconds carved out from the noise of daily life, dedicated to 15 Australians who should be with us today," prime minister Albanese told reporters Saturday.

From BBC

No matter my job, Amy and I made it a practice to carve out at least four evenings a week for dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal

It has carved out a precise long-term double bottom near $64 on Nov. 20.

From Barron's

Blunt: If there’s a movie that takes off, you will have to carve out space away from that.

From Los Angeles Times

carve out

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