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as in punctures
a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument
during the lesson the boy absentmindedly made perforations in his paper with his pencil
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as in apertures
a place in a surface allowing passage into or through a thing
poked the button through a perforation in the fabric
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Recent Examples of perforations
The perforations allow the wood to both absorb and balance sound, helping to reduce noise across any space.
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Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The pants have perforations behind the knees, allowing air to pass through.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
The Swiss cheese descriptor is derived from the fenestrations or window-like perforations in its foliage.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Except for discreet logos, dress sneakers skip excessive branding and technical perforations.
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Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
Small perforations dotted the front of the toe box, while a thin black stripe ran through the aged off-white midsole.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
In early models the operator pedaled a treadle that pushed air through the perforations, triggering the notes.
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Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
This often comes in the same form as the stick, but instead of the bar soap-like texture, there are tiny perforations through which gel is released.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
Normal film stock is four perforations wide, but VistaVision is eight.
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ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The pants have perforations behind the knees, allowing air to pass through.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
The Swiss cheese descriptor is derived from the fenestrations or window-like perforations in its foliage.
—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Except for discreet logos, dress sneakers skip excessive branding and technical perforations.
—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
Small perforations dotted the front of the toe box, while a thin black stripe ran through the aged off-white midsole.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
In early models the operator pedaled a treadle that pushed air through the perforations, triggering the notes.
—
Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
This often comes in the same form as the stick, but instead of the bar soap-like texture, there are tiny perforations through which gel is released.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
Normal film stock is four perforations wide, but VistaVision is eight.
—
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perforations
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The boy bore no signs of scrapes or skin punctures, so the family initially didn’t take him for medical care.
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Sure enough, all tires were up and there were no obvious punctures or hissing sounds.
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If applicable, low apertures and wide-angle lenses can also help grab good shots of the natural phenomenon.
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The only structural change has been the addition of three pyramidlike apertures to light the studio/living room.
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Rey exploded on Ethan with 10-count punches, but a tilt-a-whirl was countered by Page with a sitout faceplant.
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Members of Rita's loyalty program who use the Rita’s Ice app will get double loyalty punches with a purchase of the treat.
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The Chileans drilled holes allowing workers to insert a camera and pinpoint his location.
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Plus, Hannah Vanbiber uncovers why World Cup players are cutting holes in their socks.
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Her bodycon mermaid skirt was covered in diagonal rows of slits, exposing glimpses of her legs, hips, and butt.
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Enter, this chic and minimalist two-piece set from Missactiver, which includes a tube top with side-slits and button closures and high-rise shorts with pockets.
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“Perforations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perforations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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