as in stabbing
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
according to the propaganda put out by the war ministry, enemy soldiers were spitting innocent babies on bayonets
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Recent Examples of spitting
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
The song grew into a post-grunge anthem, an abrasively catchy, groovy head-scratcher about being blown to hell, spitting in wishing wells, and cuckoo cannonballs.
—Drew Fortune, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
Ka’s 2012 album, Grief Pedigree, is widely cited alongside Roc Marciano’s 2010 album, Marcberg, as a blueprint for an entire subculture of vocalists spitting world-weary, metaphorical verses about the hustle game, its triumphs, and its setbacks.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
Charli’s been twirling, jumping, and spitting on stage in Luar and Acne Studios, courtesy of Brat fashion architect Chris Horan.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2024
The report said that Thompson was accused of spitting at a Georgia Tech police officer and was arrested on a simple battery charge, and was held on an old warrant.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2023
Then, swish it around in your mouth for about 30 seconds before spitting it out in the sink.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
You're used to people spitting lies at you about their identity.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
The song grew into a post-grunge anthem, an abrasively catchy, groovy head-scratcher about being blown to hell, spitting in wishing wells, and cuckoo cannonballs.
—Drew Fortune, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
Ka’s 2012 album, Grief Pedigree, is widely cited alongside Roc Marciano’s 2010 album, Marcberg, as a blueprint for an entire subculture of vocalists spitting world-weary, metaphorical verses about the hustle game, its triumphs, and its setbacks.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
Charli’s been twirling, jumping, and spitting on stage in Luar and Acne Studios, courtesy of Brat fashion architect Chris Horan.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2024
The report said that Thompson was accused of spitting at a Georgia Tech police officer and was arrested on a simple battery charge, and was held on an old warrant.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2023
Then, swish it around in your mouth for about 30 seconds before spitting it out in the sink.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spitting
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Jaylen Reeves family pushes back against claims of self-defense in fatal stabbing Black-footed ferrets reintroduced to Arizona for first time in nearly 30 years Mild Arizona weather expected through Black Friday, holiday weekend.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Humane Society Yavapai Humane Society Jaylen Reeves family pushes back against claims of self-defense in fatal stabbing Black-footed ferrets reintroduced to Arizona for first time in nearly 30 years Mild Arizona weather expected through Black Friday, holiday weekend.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Sans trays or drippy solutions, these strips are compact for travel and mess-free.Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Is an album cover bearing lowercase-g goofy visuals of drippy Mickey and streetwear Donald a symptom of Disney-adult saturation?Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2024
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Strategic timing is more than just picking a launch date.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The trick will be picking the right one.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The sound of the vast rotors rippled through the air tossing up the lagoon’s waters in a misty haze.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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With an awed expression and misty eyes, Swift marveled at the waves of aural affection, taking out her ear monitors to fully experience the overwhelming sound.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Surveillance camera video of the strike showed huge fireballs piercing the darkness and slamming into the ground at astonishing speed.Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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With its spire once again piercing the Parisian sky, Notre Dame is poised to reclaim its role as a global beacon of faith and art.THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Tuesday is expected to be a drizzly day in metro Detroit but temperatures will remain fairly similar in the 50s until Thursday.Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024
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But the fact is Brissett didn’t light it up (3-for-7 for 17 yards spread out over three series) in the Patriots’ 14-13 loss to the Eagles on a drizzly night at Gillette Stadium.Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
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“Spitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spitting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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