punctuate
verb
punc·tu·ate
ˈpəŋk-chə-ˌwāt 
punctuated; punctuating
1
: to mark or divide (written matter) with punctuation marks
2
: to break into or interrupt at intervals
the steady click of her needles punctuated the silence—
Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton3
: to use punctuation marks
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punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
Her latest designs mingled the two references — and more — as little turtles appeared on dazzling flowers punctuated by pearls.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
The club has announced a proposal to build a $2.6 billion 100,000-seat stadium in the Old Trafford area, replacing the current 115-year-old venue with a new stadium punctuated by three towers and an umbrella covering a public plaza.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The Blues had come out with greater gusto, punctuated by Toropchenko’s goal a mere 2:37 into the game.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Punctuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punctuate. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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punctuate
verb
punc·tu·ate
ˈpəŋ(k)-chə-ˌwāt
punctuated; punctuating
1
: to mark or divide with punctuation marks
2
: to interrupt at intervals
a speech punctuated by a harsh cough
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