1
as in to pierce
to make a hole or series of holes in
a nail punctured the tire
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2
as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
I could never puncture my own skin with a hypodermic needle
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Recent Examples of puncture
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
And 2 inches of closed-cell foam on the inside combined with a puncture and tear-resistant liner keeps drinks and food cold for up to 24 hours, all with no leaks.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
Sheriff Bianco attributed Solis’s death to suffocation and blood loss after his jugular vein was punctured.
—Christopher Damien, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Storing a suction hose properly is key, as damage and punctures can prevent the vacuum's efficiency.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
And 2 inches of closed-cell foam on the inside combined with a puncture and tear-resistant liner keeps drinks and food cold for up to 24 hours, all with no leaks.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
Verb
In fact, their only intrusion is an off-camera interviewer voice that appears sporadically to puncture Goudreau’s proclamations and to gently question his righteous fury.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
Sheriff Bianco attributed Solis’s death to suffocation and blood loss after his jugular vein was punctured.
—Christopher Damien, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puncture
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For example, Catherine doesn’t mention that Jonathan pierced his arm with his pocketknife — a gift from Mr. Brigstocke — and forced her to drink the blood.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook until potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Palestinians have carried out scores of stabbing, shooting and car-ramming attacks against Israelis in recent years.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Tynion spoke with The Hollywood Reporter to mark the anniversary, talking about that really long title, his debt of gratitude to Walking Dead author Kirkman, and how long the comic can keep stabbing its stories.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Instead of being the label’s one-two punch post Biggie’s death, the duo were at odds akin to Shaq and a young Kobe Bryant.Jayson Rodriguez, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
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The punch of rum is perfectly complemented with the pop of ginger beer and finished off with a zing of lime.Rebekah Evans, The Week UK, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
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The Purdy-McCaffrey combo showed up best a few snaps before Kittle’s touchdown: McCaffrey raced down the right sideline past linebacker Lavonte David and caught a 30-yard prayer from Purdy, who unloaded that pass just before getting drilled in the chest by William Gholston.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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He’s also promised to drill for more oil, ease up on Bitcoin, rein in regulations, and bring down grocery prices.Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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The plan works flawlessly, with Kreese jabbing Silver in the face.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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The ones who hog the entire arm rest and jab you with their sharp elbow when you're seated next to them.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Miss Petersen was by then sitting at her desk, her hands grasping the table as if to steady herself and her subtle tears were now pure sorrowful crying.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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On the latest episode of the singing competition, Simon revealed her dad had recently died, which brought the coaches to tears.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Cover up on the top half and let transparent details poke out from underneath.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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The late-night host also poked fun at a photo of Trump, Elon Musk, RFK Jr., Donald Trump Jr. and House Speaker Mike Johnson eating McDonald’s on his private plane after attending the UFC 309 event on Saturday.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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The farm had an excess of flowers, and there the friends picked orchids and other colorful plants for their new floral design business, Forage Fairies.Taylor Galgano, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Puncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puncture. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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