as in entered
to go or come in or into
a needle penetrated the heavy canvas only with great effort
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Recent Examples of penetrated
So, what began as outside advocacy has now penetrated the legislative process itself whereby trial lawyers are attempting to co-opt the bill for their own agenda.
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David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
More than 100 small rocks, and countless fragments of metal, had penetrated his face, neck, shoulders, and extremities.
—Martha Raddatz, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
The indictment says Cuban spies operating in South Florida penetrated exile organizations and gathered intelligence on Brothers to the Rescue flight plans and activities.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The precision strike successfully penetrated defenses that had been held for years.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
While most of that warming occurs near the surface, measurements show heat has also penetrated to depths of roughly 3,000 meters over recent decades.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 12 May 2026
At least 19 drones penetrated Polish airspace in that instance, according to Warsaw.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 2 May 2026
Water has penetrated vaults protecting electrical work and, if left unchecked, could cause an explosion.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The 26-page report describes two stab wounds — one to the right abdomen that perforated the liver and another to the left chest that penetrated an intercostal space.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
More than 100 small rocks, and countless fragments of metal, had penetrated his face, neck, shoulders, and extremities.
—Martha Raddatz, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
The indictment says Cuban spies operating in South Florida penetrated exile organizations and gathered intelligence on Brothers to the Rescue flight plans and activities.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The precision strike successfully penetrated defenses that had been held for years.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
While most of that warming occurs near the surface, measurements show heat has also penetrated to depths of roughly 3,000 meters over recent decades.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 12 May 2026
At least 19 drones penetrated Polish airspace in that instance, according to Warsaw.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 2 May 2026
Water has penetrated vaults protecting electrical work and, if left unchecked, could cause an explosion.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The 26-page report describes two stab wounds — one to the right abdomen that perforated the liver and another to the left chest that penetrated an intercostal space.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penetrated
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Eric Celedon said authorities learned that an unidentified man entered the bank and remained inside with an unknown number of community members.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Business operators entered into six-month lease agreements with their landlords, had at least 80% of their rent subsidized and received a grant of up to $10,000 to open, according to an email from the city’s neighborhood services department.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Four of those shots struck Bils from behind, including one that entered his back, pierced his lung and heart, bounced off his breast bone and lodged back in his heart, according to prosecutors.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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According to the notice, if the toy has been ruptured or pierced, or if sand has escaped the toy, Orb Factory has directed consumers to put on a mask and gloves and use damp cloths to pick up any sand that has leaked out.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The secondary bedroom, meanwhile, is accessed by a removable ladder and also has a low ceiling and enough space for a double bed.—
Adam Williams
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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Files can be uploaded, organized, and accessed directly through a browser on Windows, Mac, and mobile devices, with no software installation required.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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“Penetrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penetrated. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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