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as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
let's skewer our marshmallows on these sticks and start toasting
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as in to ridicule
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
the satirical comic strip gleefully skewers many of society's sacred cows
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Recent Examples of skewer
English Teacher retains the lightning-fast pacing of Caleb Gallo (and the comedic talents of Stephanie Koenig) while expertly skewering the anti-LGBTQ+ moral panic that’s sweeping through seemingly every school in America.
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James Factora, Them, 27 Sep. 2024
Whereas other planets have a magnetic field axis that skewers the core and is slightly tilted from the spin axis, Neptune’s magnetic axis not only completely misses the center but also doesn’t go all the way through.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
The View hosts are skewering Donald Trump over his recent false claims that FEMA disaster funds are being sent to immigrants instead of those affected by Hurricane Helene.
—EW.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, Kravitz has neither the vision nor the range to deftly skewer the heinous foibles of wealthy men, let alone disrupt Tatum’s onscreen reputation.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2024
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James Factora, Them, 27 Sep. 2024
Whereas other planets have a magnetic field axis that skewers the core and is slightly tilted from the spin axis, Neptune’s magnetic axis not only completely misses the center but also doesn’t go all the way through.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
The View hosts are skewering Donald Trump over his recent false claims that FEMA disaster funds are being sent to immigrants instead of those affected by Hurricane Helene.
—EW.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, Kravitz has neither the vision nor the range to deftly skewer the heinous foibles of wealthy men, let alone disrupt Tatum’s onscreen reputation.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2024
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The episode was recorded in November at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, where Mangum is serving time after being convicted of second-degree murder for stabbing her boyfriend in April 2011.Jenna West, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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An Indianapolis woman who stabbed an Asian student in her head multiple times has been sentenced to six years in prison for the hate crime.Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Utzon’s lead role drastically changed in 1965, when Robert Askin, who had frequently ridiculed the project’s design, cost overruns, and delays, was elected as the new premier of New South Wales.Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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But instead of reciprocating, Lila told him to get away from her and started ridiculing him.Krista Stevens, Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
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The blast killed 18 sailors and punctured the hull.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Officers gave chase and used a device similar to a spike strip to puncture the tires of the cars, but the drivers continued onto northbound Highway 101, police said.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
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During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump often mocked Macron, imitating his accent and threatening to impose steep tariffs on wine and champagne bottles shipped to the U.S. if France tried to tax American companies.SYLVIE CORBET, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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On Friday, news of Fuentes' arrest over the incident made its way across X as many critics took to the social media platform to mock the arrest.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Hozier has spent his entire career as a road warrior, gradually leveling up in terms of venue size — and earning lifelong fans with his live combination of low-key charisma and soaring singalongs, elevated by his piercing baritone — but making sure not to skip steps, or markets.Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
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Singer Rob Halford screamed for vengeance with piercing luster while the unassailable tandem of Ian Hill and Scott Travis manufactured rhythmic foundations rooted in the pounding roar of the steel factories that once dominated the band’s Birmingham, England, hometown.Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
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Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
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This one is on sale for $12 for a pack of two and is simple to set up: just stick it in the path of the door at your next hotel or Airbnb and turn it on.Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Paul jabbed his way to a unanimous victory, cementing his legacy in the boxing world.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Residents crowded over hot dogs and burgers while jabbing one another with jokes and stories.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
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These are commonly understood as calamities, embarrassments, monumental upsets — pick your descriptor.Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kristi Noem Trump picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for the role of secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Skewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewer. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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