carve
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Feldman suspects the outperformance comes because such deals essentially carve out an unloved unit from a bigger company and matches it with a focused partner that can better extract value through greater scale.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called the chants "intolerable" and said "violent people use football to carve out a space for themselves".
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Mary says the intent was “to give them an opportunity to move and carve their own path … We wanted them to find their passions.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Those motions build mountain ranges, carve deep ocean trenches, and fuel volcanic activity around the Pacific.
From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026
“Different woods, different merits. Basswood’s easy to carve, holds fine detail, and it’s light. I use it for the marionettes’ heads.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
Vocabulary lists containing carve
On a Pedestal: Marble-ous Words for Sculpture
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Secret Water"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Indian Summer Sun" and "Almost Evenly Divided"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
