as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
she speared a pea with her fork and angrily flung it
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Recent Examples of spear
Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2024
But Village Keeper does ultimately spear the elephant in the room.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024
Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Oct. 2024
The logo continues to be a spear tip and a feather.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Vic Power swung and Luis Aparicio glided to his left, spearing the ball.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2024
But Village Keeper does ultimately spear the elephant in the room.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024
Noun
Old English Meaning: Fortunate spear Alternative Spellings & Variations: Edgard, Eadgar, Edgardo
Bram
This name was borne by Bram Stoker, who wrote Dracula.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Oct. 2024
The logo continues to be a spear tip and a feather.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spear
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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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Tonya Harper, 42, was fatally stabbed in the neck at her house in an unincorporated area near Chandler and Sun Lakes in 2019.Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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Some of them include: Sports day tournament: Transform your backyard into a sports arena with a variety of challenges such as long jump, javelin throw using pool noodles, hopscotch competitions, relay races, and more.Kristina Behr, Parents, 20 July 2024
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After Pakistani javelin athlete Arshad Nadeem hurtled his way into the Olympic history books, his country threw him welcome celebrations fit for a king.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
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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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Lance Leaf Blanket Flower The three-lobed ray petals of lance leaf blanket flower, Gaillardia aestivalis, give the flowers a unique appearance.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2024
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Avenging Cossacks waited to skewer enemy soldiers on their long lances; Russian peasants simply slaughtered them with scythes.Antony Beevor, Foreign Affairs, 29 Dec. 2022
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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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In 2010, swordfish attacked an Angolan oil pipeline, puncturing an oil loading pipe and delaying tanker shipments, Reuters reported.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 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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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Rachel picks Caroline, and Genevieve goes with Sue, while Lavos Teeny and Sol stick together, and macho men Kyle and Gabe team up.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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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, 7 Nov. 2024
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Lack Of Memorability In the whirlwind of pitch meetings and decks, a forgettable brand means your company might not stick in investors’ minds.Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Spear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spear. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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