as in to hammer
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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
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The Infinite Blue gem, for example, hammered down for a cool $25 million at a Sotheby’s auction in 2023, slightly below its $26 million low estimate.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
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Sensing an opening, Republicans are hammering Newsom for the rising costs of providing Medi-Cal coverage to undocumented immigrants.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The longer the runtime, though, the more chance there is to build a deeper connection to these iconic characters.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2025
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Black Americans wield approximately $1.3 trillion in purchasing power annually, but much of that money flows outward instead of building generational assets within our communities.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Press the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and mold it into a square.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside Online,
8 Mar. 2025
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Gupta has become known on red carpets for his sculpted and molded designs, often extending much beyond the wearer’s body.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
22 Feb. 2025
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Many technology companies rely on parts and manufacturing overseas and new levies could push up prices.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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However, Trump and his top allies have argued the tariffs could spur manufacturing in the U.S., or make products made in the U.S. more competitive.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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When constructing an intricate, multi-leg Same Game Parlay, ardent bettors may spend hours assembling the wager.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The shipyard also constructs training vessels for the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD).—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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His Italian sojourn shaped Nakata’s future life and way of thinking.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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She’s had a hand in shaping Valentina as the musical has developed.—
Gordon Cox,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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Against an unstable, precarious world, designers forged ahead making clothes for future versions of us—six months into the future, but into the future nonetheless.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Without their go-to scorer and clutch performer, the Knicks are forging a new identity as a stout defensive team.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Sweeney also wore a glittering statement necklace and fashioned a pair of black opera gloves.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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Tecno Each wearable is fashioned using magnesium-alloy and composites.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Carpenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carpenter. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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