punctuating

verb

Definition of punctuatingnext
present participle of punctuate
as in emphasizing
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuating
  1. emphasizing
  2. stressing
  3. featuring
Verb
  • During the event, Yi clarified to IE that their technology is currently applied to satellite images, emphasizing that while it can be used for all types of images, the quality of results may vary based on the resolution of the source images.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • By emphasizing the organization’s commitment to mutual respect and shared goals, HR leaders can minimize disruptions while maximizing team effectiveness.
    Melanie Hughes, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of emphasizing
Verb
  • Tired of stressing about overcooked beef, Kim is hosting Christmas dinner and needs inspiration for the centerpiece dish.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Her mother, Samantha Williams, partially disagrees, stressing the need for caution.
    Nina Totenberg, NPR, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of stressing
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  • In a rare move, The Assembly, which aired as a one-off on the BBC last year featuring Michael Sheen and a wealth of viral moments, has been snapped up by ITV for a four-part series version.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This trend was underscored at a Denver wine bar and restaurant featuring sweet wines sold by the ounce, like a 2020 Chenin Blanc from Vouvray for $10 per ounce up to a 1923 Tawny Port from the Barossa Valley in Australia for $30 per ounce.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of featuring
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