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
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
And 2 inches of closed-cell foam on the inside combined with a puncture and tear-resistant liner keeps drinks and food cold for up to 24 hours, all with no leaks.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
Harris also has endorsements from former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., and hundreds of local Republican officials to try to puncture what her campaign views as Trump's soft underbelly with Republican voters who are uncomfortable with the former president's brash and unorthodox brand of politics.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Storing a suction hose properly is key, as damage and punctures can prevent the vacuum's efficiency.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
And 2 inches of closed-cell foam on the inside combined with a puncture and tear-resistant liner keeps drinks and food cold for up to 24 hours, all with no leaks.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
Verb
Trolls claim to be puncturing pieties, saving the sanctimonious from themselves.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
Harris also has endorsements from former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., and hundreds of local Republican officials to try to puncture what her campaign views as Trump's soft underbelly with Republican voters who are uncomfortable with the former president's brash and unorthodox brand of politics.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puncture
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For example, Catherine doesn’t mention that Jonathan pierced his arm with his pocketknife — a gift from Mr. Brigstocke — and forced her to drink the blood.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook until potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Another execution attempt of Creech, 74, had been scheduled for Nov. 13 — coincidentally, the same date in which the four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed in 2022 in an off-campus apartment house.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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One day when Jones was walking home, a group of street toughs pinned him to a fence, plunged a knife blade into one of his hands and stabbed him in the temple with an ice pick.Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Hurricane Oscar made landfall in far eastern Cuba around the same time as the blackout, throwing a one-two punch that has sapped precious resources in a country suffering from severe shortages of food, fuel and medicine.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Live updates on Election Day snags:Legal fights and long, long lines Profanities and a punch that knocked glasses off judge's face Again, police reported, Schmidt was told to go to the back of the line.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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He’s also promised to drill for more oil, ease up on Bitcoin, rein in regulations, and bring down grocery prices.Peter Green, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Purdy-McCaffrey combo showed up best a few snaps before Kittle’s touchdown: McCaffrey raced down the right sideline past linebacker Lavonte David and caught a 30-yard prayer from Purdy, who unloaded that pass just before getting drilled in the chest by William Gholston.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Neeson, by contrast, is the quiet professional, with a right hook that can still jab like a crowbar.Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Chatty charmer Richard jabs her with a needle full of a paralyzing agent and then carts her around to various locales and in various vehicles.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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By this point, the network of support that had sustained IRA operations in West Belfast was beginning to show signs of tear.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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At points during his final pre-election end-of-episode monologue, Oliver seemed to be fighting back tears.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sometimes, the cop even pokes fun at the suspect’s inability to sprint, calling them out for being out of shape.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Russian and Chinese militaries are exercising with each other more regularly and even poking the U.S. in the eye on occasion — in July, the U.S. Air Force intercepted a few Russian and Chinese bomber aircraft operating in Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone.Daniel DePetris, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Rachel picks Caroline, and Genevieve goes with Sue, while Lavos Teeny and Sol stick together, and macho men Kyle and Gabe team up.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Puncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puncture. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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