as in to pierce
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
stabbed the pesky leaf with the tines of the rake
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Recent Examples of stab
Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
The administration didn’t care nothing about dudes getting stabbed, killed, or anything like that.
—Bob Guccione Jr., SPIN, 11 Feb. 2025
Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Brent Sikkema, who co-founded the contemporary art gallery Sikkema Malloy Jenkins, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in his Rio de Janeiro home in January 2024.
—Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Two unidentified male blood samples, one on a handrail and one on a glove outside, were recovered by investigators after the stabbing deaths of Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncavles, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
The administration didn’t care nothing about dudes getting stabbed, killed, or anything like that.
—Bob Guccione Jr., SPIN, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
The child was found with two stab wounds to the face and neck on the second floor of an elementary school in the central city after the student’s parents reported her missing, Yonhap reported.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
Brent Sikkema, who co-founded the contemporary art gallery Sikkema Malloy Jenkins, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in his Rio de Janeiro home in January 2024.
—Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stab
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And that’s not all: Ellis says there’s also an emerging trend for parents and their children of all ages piercing their bodies at the same time.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2025
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But nowhere pierces my heart more than German cemeteries, where special sections are dedicated to babies who die before or shortly after birth.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Feb. 2025
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The 29-year-old endured a deep puncture wound in her abdomen, severe muscle trauma, and mental and psychological stress in the aftermath, the Associated Press reported.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
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His legs were covered in puncture wounds of unknown origin.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Miguel’s third successful 3-pointer in as many attempts gave them an 18-13 lead, and a pair of free throws by Rice inflated that advantage to 20-14.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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Some grocery chains, including Trader Joe’s and Kroger, have placed limits on the amount of eggs shoppers can purchase in an attempt to address the shortage.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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This isn’t the first time Drake has jabbed the famous podcaster this week.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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Johnson, unfazed and ever the competitor, took it in stride and even jabbed back at the NBA star by questioning his skills on the basketball court.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Whether customers are shopping for home essentials or the latest tech gadgets, Walmart’s sale packs a savings punch.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
17 Feb. 2025
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This petite pick packs a springtime punch with its dense collection of yellow, red, and purple tulips.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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McClung didn’t disappoint on his next try despite having already clinched a spot in the final.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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How to Play 'Connections' In Connections, players are faced with the challenge of separating 16 words into four categories based on a common thread in four tries or fewer.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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In picking Bongino for the FBI deputy director job, Trump again is emphasizing loyalty and MAGA credentials over experience.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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The same goes for other retailers, such as Macy’s , that continue to close stores , which leads to both merchandise for TJX buyers to pick at and real estate opportunities to add new stores or relocate to better locations.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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The question of security guarantees is a sticking point for companies, Ukrainian businessmen and analysts said.—
Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Language learning app Duolingo killed off its plucky mascot, Duo the owl, this week — creating a social media marketing moment that may have more sticking power than recent Super Bowl ads.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Stab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stab. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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