as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
transfixed the inanimate butterfly specimens to the collection board
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Recent Examples of transfix
Nevertheless, there are some who remain transfixed with affordability and wield the issue to justify any number of unnecessary government interventions.
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Michael Santorelli, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
In a transfixing performance that balances colorful affectation with raw hunger, the actor makes Lee a magnetic raconteur whose shield of worldly composure falls away as Eugene (Drew Starkey) eludes his grasp, leaving him a virtual ghost by the end of the film.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024
Both teams were strangely transfixed by this sudden spell of inaccuracy.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
Wilson and Farmiga are immediately transfixing as the intense yet empathetic investigators at the center of the series, while Lili Taylor gives a terrifying, unpredictable performance as the victim of demonic fury.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Michael Santorelli, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
In a transfixing performance that balances colorful affectation with raw hunger, the actor makes Lee a magnetic raconteur whose shield of worldly composure falls away as Eugene (Drew Starkey) eludes his grasp, leaving him a virtual ghost by the end of the film.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024
Both teams were strangely transfixed by this sudden spell of inaccuracy.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
Wilson and Farmiga are immediately transfixing as the intense yet empathetic investigators at the center of the series, while Lili Taylor gives a terrifying, unpredictable performance as the victim of demonic fury.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transfix
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The episode was recorded in November at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, where Mangum is serving time after being convicted of second-degree murder for stabbing her boyfriend in April 2011.Jenna West, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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An Indianapolis woman who stabbed an Asian student in her head multiple times has been sentenced to six years in prison for the hate crime.Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Hozier has spent his entire career as a road warrior, gradually leveling up in terms of venue size — and earning lifelong fans with his live combination of low-key charisma and soaring singalongs, elevated by his piercing baritone — but making sure not to skip steps, or markets.Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
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Singer Rob Halford screamed for vengeance with piercing luster while the unassailable tandem of Ian Hill and Scott Travis manufactured rhythmic foundations rooted in the pounding roar of the steel factories that once dominated the band’s Birmingham, England, hometown.Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
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The blast killed 18 sailors and punctured the hull.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Officers gave chase and used a device similar to a spike strip to puncture the tires of the cars, but the drivers continued onto northbound Highway 101, police said.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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These are commonly understood as calamities, embarrassments, monumental upsets — pick your descriptor.Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kristi Noem Trump picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for the role of secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 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, 12 Dec. 2024
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This one is on sale for $12 for a pack of two and is simple to set up: just stick it in the path of the door at your next hotel or Airbnb and turn it on.Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Paul jabbed his way to a unanimous victory, cementing his legacy in the boxing world.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Residents crowded over hot dogs and burgers while jabbing one another with jokes and stories.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Transfix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transfix. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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