penetrated

Definition of penetratednext
past tense of penetrate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of penetrated Over the course of a week, multiple waves of sophisticated drones penetrated the airspace over Barksdale Air Force Base near Shreveport — a critical hub of America’s nuclear bomber fleet and the headquarters of Air Force Global Strike Command. Editorial Board, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026 This one came after Delanie Sheehan penetrated the defense and zipped an effective pass to Ryan, who put the shot on net, but MacIver deflected it out of bounds. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026 According to the Los Angeles Times, a woman allegedly fired about 20 rounds at the house from her white Tesla across the street from the property’s gate; one round penetrated its wall. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 While there were three bullet impacts against the windshield and side of the Airstream, none of the rounds penetrated the vehicle, the report said. James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Bethany Case, an Imperial Beach resident and lead volunteer with Surfrider’s Clean Border Water Now campaign, said the smell had penetrated her home and vehicles. Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 Although one bullet from the shooting penetrated the walls of Rihanna’s house, no one was injured in the incident — this includes Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky, and their three children; her mother; and two staff members who were present at the time. Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026 The shots allegedly came from a white Tesla parked across the street from the residence and at least one bullet penetrated the side of the house. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026 The singer was reportedly home at the time and no injuries were reported in the incident in which one round penetrated a wall of the mansion, leaving bullet holes in the gate of the home and in an RV parked in the driveway. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penetrated
Verb
  • The Greater Boise Auditorium District Board on Tuesday entered into an agreement to buy a 4⅛-acre lot with an aging warehouse on River Street between 10th and 11th streets, a seven-minute walk from its convention center in the heart of downtown.
    Mark Dee April 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the day in the Eastern Conference’s final wild card spot with 88 points.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The bullet that struck McKay passed through his arm, pierced his torso and struck his heart inside the Key Gardens burger joint, on Metropolitan Ave.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
  • When mixture returns to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook potatoes until they can be pierced with a fork but do not fall apart, about 10 minutes.
    C.W. Cameron, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Cyber criminals linked to Iran have accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • If, however, pet buyers turn to unscrupulous breeders accessed through the internet, dogs and cats will be worse off.
    Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Penetrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penetrated. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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