as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
jabbed a pickle and tossed it on the plate
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Recent Examples of jab
Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
One of Stewart’s jabs rang a bit hollow, however — mocking the widespread criticism that better forest and brush management might have helped prevent or slow the fires, when experts have repeatedly said that this is an actual issue that has not been properly addressed.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Troy Koen From: Brownsburg Koen pleaded guilty in November 2024 to assaulting law enforcement officers after investigators say he was seen yanking away a barricade and using a flagpole to jab toward police during the Capitol breach.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
President-elect Donald Trump made a light-hearted jab at the Village People on Sunday, moments before the legendary disco group performed at his rally on the eve of his inauguration.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
One of Stewart’s jabs rang a bit hollow, however — mocking the widespread criticism that better forest and brush management might have helped prevent or slow the fires, when experts have repeatedly said that this is an actual issue that has not been properly addressed.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Ugarte was positioned well and jabbed his foot so the ball rolled to Matthijs de Ligt, who nudged it out to the wing for Fernandes.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Troy Koen From: Brownsburg Koen pleaded guilty in November 2024 to assaulting law enforcement officers after investigators say he was seen yanking away a barricade and using a flagpole to jab toward police during the Capitol breach.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jab
Noun
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She was assaulted with punches, kicks and brooms, along with hair pulling, insult and jostling, the court heard on Jan. 24, according to Metro.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Notre Dame built a 13-3 halftime lead, then secured the knockout punch when Jayden Harrison returned the second-half kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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One of the guards was stabbed 12 times, and the other guard was stabbed in the back and the head.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Cruz was indicted Thursday for second-degree murder in the 2:30 p.m. stabbing of the 36-year-old postman at Joe’s Grocery, on Lenox Rd.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The new tree from Fancy Feast also comes with cat-safe decorations that can handle pokes from playful paws without breaking.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
29 Nov. 2024
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Later in the week, Carrington said the poke wasn't intentional.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
26 Sep. 2024
Verb
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Those teeth’s ability to puncture yet not break definitely provided an advantage.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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Having other options to puncture an opposing defense has always been a priority for Antetokounmpo as his game has matured over the last 12 years.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The gang, armed with rifles powerful enough to pierce an armored vehicle, is believed to have attacked from an alleyway along a winding dirt road between the embassy and the housing compound that isn’t always visible even when security measures are taken.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2025
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This Ogden piercing fanatic deserves a follow simply for documenting his hilarious transition from TikTok to RedNote, complete with his first lip sync'ed Chinese love song.—
Erin Alberty,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Shop my top picks from Columbia, Smith, Carhartt, and more.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2025
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But because of the draft picks exchanged, that amount is likely to end up closer to $30 million.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sometimes, the losses outweigh the gains, and that’s a signal to stick it out a bit longer.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Jab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jab. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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