1
as in to pierce
to make a hole or series of holes in
a nail punctured the tire
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2
as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
I could never puncture my own skin with a hypodermic needle
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Recent Examples of puncture
Sam Joseph, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Superior traction and puncture resistance are critical on dirt, mud, and rocks, and nothing will serve you better than Hankook Dynapro tires.
—Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The trans suicide myth, recently punctured at the Supreme Court, proves it.
—Jack Butler, National Review, 15 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Hamilton was also punished for two separate incidents, first serving a five-second time penalty for a false start before being hit with a drive-through penalty for speeding in the pitlane after suffering a puncture.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Superior traction and puncture resistance are critical on dirt, mud, and rocks, and nothing will serve you better than Hankook Dynapro tires.
—Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2024
Verb
These sharp needles could also puncture the digestive tract, which might lead to more severe health issues.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
The trans suicide myth, recently punctured at the Supreme Court, proves it.
—Jack Butler, National Review, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puncture
Verb
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As dawn unfurls, golden rays pierce through the coastal mist, revealing a path of broken branches and impossibly large footprints winding past the door of my luxurious tented shelter.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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Her vocals drift and disappear into the ether as her thoughts do, but the highs are piercing and often at war with aggressive bass levels.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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The teen had been stabbed twice in the chest, police said.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Emergency crews at 1:43 a.m. received the report that an individual had been stabbed in the chest, according to Tiadora Josef, director of public information and emergency management for the City of Bridgeport.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, Dern and Ribas switched from kicks to punches within the first minute of the bout.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Hartman didn’t pull any punches, suggesting Disney had effectively bought off Fubo in a bid to clear the runway for the Venu launch.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Open More Federal Lands and Waters to Drilling Trump will likely move quickly to open additional onshore and offshore acreage to drilling.Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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An international team of scientists has achieved a groundbreaking feat in climate research by drilling a core of ice that could hold secrets dating back more than a million years.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While Trudeau sought to appease Trump, visiting him at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, the incoming president has since repeatedly jabbed at the prime minister, suggesting making Canada the 51st state and reiterating the idea in response to Trudeau’s resignation.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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In the meantime, Democrats are jabbing back at GOP claims over the New Orleans atrocity.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
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Her eyes welled with tears, fogging her black-rimmed glasses.Danielle Bacher, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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With Sullivan still recovering from a late-season ACL tear, Hershfelt and Korbin Albert also got looks at the base of midfield.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In a signature segment, the Joke Wall, performers in mod regalia poked their heads out of holes in a set, like cuckoos emerging from a clock, and spouted one-liners.Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Some of his fellow officers poked fun at him and his blue vest.Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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My top picks this season, listed chronologically: Sharing is caring Cheers to Ensemble Dal Niente for stepping right into the all-too-dead first weekend of the year with a substantial program.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Winds are expected to drop back off Friday night into Saturday, with speeds picking back up Sunday into Wednesday of next week, according to the weather service.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Puncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puncture. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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