Thesaurus results for JAB

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noun

Definition of jab

as in punch

a quick thrust gave the jellyfish on the beach a cautious jab with my stick

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verb

ˈjab

as in to stab

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object jabbed a pickle and tossed it on the plate

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Recent Examples of jab

Noun

Records of public meetings and community newspapers feature jabs at how far these sorry kinsmen have strayed from their heritage. — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026 Thankfully, there are self-aware jabs as well, and it’s all couched in a character- and ensemble-centric ending that has hearty portions that help the random sour bite go down smoothly. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 June 2026

Verb

The president has kept up his criticism of Leo, jabbing the pope in a May 4 interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt on the eve of Rubio’s visit. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 6 May 2026 In the 10 months since, Colbert has not held back, regularly jabbing his network, its new owners’ cozy relationship with the president and reports that his show was hemorrhaging $40 million a year. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for jab

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jab

Noun

The throat punch is just the latest in a string of controversial moments, where fans became concerned over Clark's wellbeing and treatment by other players.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Professional wrestling violence is normally scripted, with both parties agreeing to hit each other with punches, kicks, throws and sometimes weapons to tell a violent story in the ring or on camera.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of punch

Verb

Gabriel Garland, the Love Island UK Islander who was removed from the villa after being named in court documents in a stabbing incident, has broken his silence.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Continue reading … CABIN CHAOS — Midair horror as passenger admits trying to stab stranger through the eye.

— , FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of stab

Noun

Vinicius Junior — Brazil/Real Madrid (-3) Almost scored one of the great World Cup goals against Japan with a nutmeg, jinking run and outside-of-the-boot poke that Zion Suzuki tipped onto the post.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Pokeweed, which is also known as poke root and pokeberry, is a confusing plant.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Definition of poke

Verb

The celebration opened with piercing fifes and thundering drums from the Young Patriots Fife & Drum Corps from Pleasanton, as a nod to America's quincentennial.

— Brian Hackney, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Another means of circumventing the protection of the real property company is through veil piercing using an alter ego theory.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of pierce

Verb

Their families clung to the shade of the trees on either side, where one woman had two American flags stuck through her ponytail.

— Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
That level of output convinced Vogt to stick him in the leadoff spot a little more than three weeks into his career and not look back.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 5 July 2026