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
Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
On one end of the bone, a conical puncture breaks up the smooth, fossilized surface, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Mark Price, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
In the crash, something punctured Shiffrin’s side and caused severe trauma to her oblique muscles.
—Pat Graham, The Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Correction officers grabbed him, but the victim suffered puncture wounds to his face and arm, prosecutors said.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
On one end of the bone, a conical puncture breaks up the smooth, fossilized surface, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
The car was ultimately stopped when deputies placed spiked strips in the road and punctured the tires, officials said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025
In the crash, something punctured Shiffrin’s side and caused severe trauma to her oblique muscles.
—Pat Graham, The Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puncture
Verb
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The five-year-old ear-piercing studio is opening a fleet of units this year both in new and existing markets, bringing its store count to 40 by the end of the year.—
Layla Ilchi,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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Even the high end feels woozy and drowned, like foliage piercing a melting frost.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Police said evidence found at the scene indicated the man was stabbed near a bus stop in the 100 block of 11th Street.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Austin’s father, Jeff Metcalf, said he was stabbed in the heart and died in his twin brother’s arms.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mitchell is one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners in the world, and Silva is a well-rounded fighter who packs about as heavy a punch as anyone in the featherweight division.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, Sunday could come down to Strong, who has been the one-two punch with Bueckers the Huskies have needed to return to the national title game.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There's no holes to be drilled to fit the accessories; their installation is completely reversable.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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There's no holes to be drilled to fit the accessories; their installation is completely reversable.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Others recalled him having stand-up rows, shouting, swearing, and jabbing his finger in the direction of co-workers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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The law has long recognized that attorneys should feel free to punch and jab their opponent with threats and intimidation to try to resolve a dispute before filing a lawsuit, because court dockets are jammed with cases and tough talk can help clear the deck.—
Bill Hochberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After 11 years of perseverance and determination, Rory McIlroy finally secured his elusive Grand Slam win, donning the iconic green jacket with tears of joy streaming down his face.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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That’s when the Blazers went on a tear, winning 10 of 11 games.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The success of Deadpool & Wolverine was a bright spot in 2024, but that movie soared to success in part by poking fun at Marvel's failings.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Others, of course, love the show's ability to poke fun at the cultural and political zeitgeist of the moment.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Throughout the week, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler, Joe Smith and Jeremy Rutherford were on site and picked the players’ brains about, well, each other.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Van Lith was picked in the first round by the Chicago Sky.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Puncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puncture. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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