as in entered
to go or come in or into
a needle penetrated the heavy canvas only with great effort
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Recent Examples of penetrated
Over the course of a week, multiple waves of sophisticated drones penetrated the airspace over Barksdale Air Force Base near Shreveport — a critical hub of America’s nuclear bomber fleet and the headquarters of Air Force Global Strike Command.
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Editorial Board, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026
This one came after Delanie Sheehan penetrated the defense and zipped an effective pass to Ryan, who put the shot on net, but MacIver deflected it out of bounds.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
According to the Los Angeles Times, a woman allegedly fired about 20 rounds at the house from her white Tesla across the street from the property’s gate; one round penetrated its wall.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
While there were three bullet impacts against the windshield and side of the Airstream, none of the rounds penetrated the vehicle, the report said.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Bethany Case, an Imperial Beach resident and lead volunteer with Surfrider’s Clean Border Water Now campaign, said the smell had penetrated her home and vehicles.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Although one bullet from the shooting penetrated the walls of Rihanna’s house, no one was injured in the incident — this includes Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky, and their three children; her mother; and two staff members who were present at the time.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
The shots allegedly came from a white Tesla parked across the street from the residence and at least one bullet penetrated the side of the house.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
The singer was reportedly home at the time and no injuries were reported in the incident in which one round penetrated a wall of the mansion, leaving bullet holes in the gate of the home and in an RV parked in the driveway.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Editorial Board, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026
This one came after Delanie Sheehan penetrated the defense and zipped an effective pass to Ryan, who put the shot on net, but MacIver deflected it out of bounds.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
According to the Los Angeles Times, a woman allegedly fired about 20 rounds at the house from her white Tesla across the street from the property’s gate; one round penetrated its wall.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
While there were three bullet impacts against the windshield and side of the Airstream, none of the rounds penetrated the vehicle, the report said.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Bethany Case, an Imperial Beach resident and lead volunteer with Surfrider’s Clean Border Water Now campaign, said the smell had penetrated her home and vehicles.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Although one bullet from the shooting penetrated the walls of Rihanna’s house, no one was injured in the incident — this includes Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky, and their three children; her mother; and two staff members who were present at the time.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
The shots allegedly came from a white Tesla parked across the street from the residence and at least one bullet penetrated the side of the house.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
The singer was reportedly home at the time and no injuries were reported in the incident in which one round penetrated a wall of the mansion, leaving bullet holes in the gate of the home and in an RV parked in the driveway.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for penetrated
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The Greater Boise Auditorium District Board on Tuesday entered into an agreement to buy a 4⅛-acre lot with an aging warehouse on River Street between 10th and 11th streets, a seven-minute walk from its convention center in the heart of downtown.—
Mark Dee
April 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the day in the Eastern Conference’s final wild card spot with 88 points.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Large pieces of timber pierced the cab of the victim's truck, as well as the trailer and cargo within the trailer, causing some hazardous material to spill onto the roadway, the sheriff's office said.—
April 3,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The couple’s 3-year-old son was grazed in the back by the bullet that pierced Kaori’s skull, police and witnesses said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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All areas and entrances are accessible, most restaurants and bars are ground-level and all floors are lift-accessed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The bathroom is accessed from the kitchen via a barn-style sliding door.—
Adam Williams
April 04,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Penetrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/penetrated. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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