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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
The video then skewered Trump for getting a draft deferment during the Vietnam War because of bone spurs.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
Ever since it was skewered in 2022’s Scream — literally: Jenna Ortega’s character is stabbed repeatedly after revealing her preference for movies like The Babadook — the vague designation has all but disappeared from reviews and online discourse.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
As transportation secretary, Buttigieg has gone further, using Fox as a venue to clinically defend Democrats' positions while skewering Republicans in front of many of their own voters.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024
With sharp jokes delivered by her sharper tongue, comic Nikki Glaser has skewered everyone from Rob Lowe to Alec Baldwin at various celebrity roasts.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
Ever since it was skewered in 2022’s Scream — literally: Jenna Ortega’s character is stabbed repeatedly after revealing her preference for movies like The Babadook — the vague designation has all but disappeared from reviews and online discourse.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
As transportation secretary, Buttigieg has gone further, using Fox as a venue to clinically defend Democrats' positions while skewering Republicans in front of many of their own voters.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 24 Dec. 2024
With sharp jokes delivered by her sharper tongue, comic Nikki Glaser has skewered everyone from Rob Lowe to Alec Baldwin at various celebrity roasts.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewer
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One of the guards was stabbed 12 times, and the other guard was stabbed in the back and the head.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Cruz was indicted Thursday for second-degree murder in the 2:30 p.m. stabbing of the 36-year-old postman at Joe’s Grocery, on Lenox Rd.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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And if the Jaguars do not pull themselves out of the AFC South abyss, owner Shad Khan will be ridiculed for letting a guy with a skimpy resume have a huge say in picking the team’s next general manager.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
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Through cute memes and witty jokes, both groups ridiculed the TikTok ban.—
Jianqing Chen,
The Conversation,
19 Jan. 2025
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Those teeth’s ability to puncture yet not break definitely provided an advantage.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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Having other options to puncture an opposing defense has always been a priority for Antetokounmpo as his game has matured over the last 12 years.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
1 Jan. 2025
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They were also nominated for worst screen combo, another blow for the movie that Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser ruthlessly mocked in her monologue earlier this month.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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Shelton specifically referenced the incident where Tony Jones of Channel 9 mocked Novak Djokovic and his fans on air, causing Djokovic to skip a post-match interview with Jim Courier.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The gang, armed with rifles powerful enough to pierce an armored vehicle, is believed to have attacked from an alleyway along a winding dirt road between the embassy and the housing compound that isn’t always visible even when security measures are taken.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2025
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This Ogden piercing fanatic deserves a follow simply for documenting his hilarious transition from TikTok to RedNote, complete with his first lip sync'ed Chinese love song.—
Erin Alberty,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes, the losses outweigh the gains, and that’s a signal to stick it out a bit longer.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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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,
23 Jan. 2025
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During his meeting with L.A. officials, Trump criticized California’s wildfire response, jabbing at Democrats and blaming the massive infernos that have destroyed swaths of the state in recent years on a lack of forest management and water mismanagement.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Before putting the pruning shears in, Charles slightly jabbed them towards Stewart, and the musician pretended to flinch, causing both of them to laugh.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Defense company Anduril recently picked Columbus to host its latest Arsenal-1 megafactory, and the city is welcoming the new plant.—
Emily Hamilton,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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Simon Hill The Best Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.—
Adrienne So,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Skewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewer. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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