as in to pierce
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
stabbed the pesky leaf with the tines of the rake
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Recent Examples of stab
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
The witness reported that Reese began to approach Stennis with a knife, court documents read, at which point Stennis allegedly threw a rock at Reese, who allegedly then stabbed Stennis in the abdomen.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
A day after Olejniczak was found dead in his apartment from multiple stab wounds, Marodi returned from Mexico and turned herself in to law enforcement.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The 18-year-old victim was struck in the face with a glass bottle and then stabbed in his left arm and right leg during the fight, cops said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
The witness reported that Reese began to approach Stennis with a knife, court documents read, at which point Stennis allegedly threw a rock at Reese, who allegedly then stabbed Stennis in the abdomen.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
The 34-year-old Afghan refugee and U.S. military veteran was found with multiple stab wounds in the Houston office and was pronounced dead at the scene on March 26, police said in a news release.
—Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
A day after Olejniczak was found dead in his apartment from multiple stab wounds, Marodi returned from Mexico and turned herself in to law enforcement.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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Sprinkle salt and pepper on and toss until the spears are lightly coated in oil. Spread them out in a single layer on the pan. Bake just until the base of a stalk is easily pierced.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Bake just until the base of a stalk is easily pierced.—
Tribune News Service,
Denver Post,
1 Apr. 2025
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Officers found Catalan-Dimas with a severe puncture wound to the neck and burn marks at a mobile home park in Riverdale, according to an arrest affidavit.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Scheffler suffered a puncture wound to his right hand from a broken glass on Christmas night, requiring surgery.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Wild finally gained possession, worked it up the wall and Ryan Hartman’s low-speed attempt at an exit was picked off by Dobson and his shot was tipped past Filip Gustavsson by Casey Cizikas 36 seconds after Zuccarello’s goal.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Black and brown Californians angered at attempts to erase history, legacy and achievement under pretense of eliminating diversity and equity initiatives.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trump has repeatedly stated his desire to see Canada become the US’ 51st state, jabbed at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and threatened massive tariffs that would have a devastating effect on Canada’s economy.—
Homero De la Fuente,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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The video shows narwhals using their tusks to jab and stun the fish, which could indicate how narwhals interact with their prey.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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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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Final notes ahead of Universal Orlando Epic Universe opening Epic Universe certainly packs an epic punch from its attention to the most minute detail to the innovative attractions and experiences.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Priced at $1 a box, there’s no reason not to give it a try.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Severino was asked after the game about the torpedo bats, and didn’t take any issue with hitters giving them a try.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Even when bottled on its own in the 1980s, it was often picked late and sold in a long, slender bottle similar to riesling’s suggested sweetness, Ogilvie Merwin Vintners co-owner and director of production David Ogilvie said.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Players such as Milwaukee Brewers draft pick Griffin Tobias graduated, but returnees include senior third baseman Ryder Fernandez (Purdue Northwest), senior outfielder Drew Kosteba (Purdue Northwest), sophomore shortstop Parker Robinson and senior pitcher Josh Flores (Kentucky).—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Rhodes and Reigns had an epic fight, with Reigns sticking in it with the help of the Bloodline and Rhodes surviving purely based on his own toughness.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Keep Light Bulbs From Sticking Outdoor light bulbs can have a knack for sticking in the socket after long periods of time, leaving you with the task of trying to unscrew a stubborn bulb without breaking the glass.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Stab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stab. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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