pierces

verb

Definition of piercesnext
present tense third-person singular of pierce
1
as in penetrates
to go or come in or into thoughts of revenge relentlessly pierced her mind

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2
as in drills
to make a hole or series of holes in pierced his ears with a needle

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3
as in stabs
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object the saber pierced his chest, releasing a spurt of blood

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pierces
  1. stabs
  2. enters
  3. picks
  4. pokes
Verb
  • Ji-oh stabs Taesang through the heart with a fencing sword.
    Kayti Burt, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Instead, the inmate who stabs him to death used the blade to cut a Glasgow smile onto his face.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of stabs
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  • With each person who enters the room eager to greet her, Richardson returns their sentiments with a gentle smile.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The photos are the latest set of surveillance images released by cops as the manhunt for the assassin enters its fourth day.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of enters
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  • This Shark cordless vacuum is one of our go-to picks for hardwood floors, largely because of its self-cleaning ability.
    Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Shop our top picks below and check back soon—we’re betting more great deals will drop between now and Cyber Monday (which falls on December 2 this year).
    Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of picks
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  • Loose threads that fly about vigorously in the wind decorate almost every garment, the inside lining often pokes out in random places, and cutoff sleeves are repositioned as dress pockets.
    Denni Hu, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Ellen pokes her head out from behind a door as her friends grow impatient.
    Scottie Andrew, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
Definition of pokes
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