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
Verb
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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
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Any regulatory shift that eliminates or reduces this exemption could hammer Chime's core economics overnight.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The company is making a credible effort to build that foundation from the ground up.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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But Apple’s academy will be for small-to medium-sized businesses, according to Apple’s press release, not training workers or building infrastructure to produce iPhones the way it is done in China or India.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 May 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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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
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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
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
Verb
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Policy has shaped the present reality and must be part of building a more equitable farming future.—
Will O’Meara,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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As part of its long-term vision for responsible development, the county welcomes residents, business owners and civic stakeholders to attend and help shape growth management strategies.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
Verb
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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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As cities like Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Doha, Qatar forge their own design heartlands and groom new talent, a rising number of Middle Eastern designers are tapping into the narrative of the Majlis in modern culture.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
Verb
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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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