as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table
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Recent Examples of punctuate
Like jewelry, nails provide the perfect platform to punctuate your seasonal ensemble.
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Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Jacobi Ewing’s putback with under a minute to go in the contest punctuated South Grand Prairie’s win.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
But like any good rave set, moments of rest punctuate an otherwise overwhelming display of speed and excess.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
The look was also punctuated with Cartier jewelry.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
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Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Jacobi Ewing’s putback with under a minute to go in the contest punctuated South Grand Prairie’s win.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
But like any good rave set, moments of rest punctuate an otherwise overwhelming display of speed and excess.
—James Gui, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
The look was also punctuated with Cartier jewelry.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuate
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The new food pyramid emphasizes full-fat dairy, Mokari said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The researchers emphasize that the system is designed to detect mechanical stress only.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Plan your Route 66 road trip The Century of Route 66 map highlights the best pit stops in each of the eight states along the highway, plus nearby Choice Hotels for a seamless travel experience.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the report highlights growing concern about the impact of AI on timelines and perceptions of creativity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Williams and Murphy will stress rookie left guard Jared Wilson for most of the game in pass protection, while fellow rookie Will Campbell should have his hands full with edge rushers DeMarcus Lawrence and Uchenna Nwosu.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Plants that are already stressed indoors or grown in overcrowded conditions with poor airflow are more likely to develop fungal issues, like damping off or plant edema (lesions on the underside of leaves).—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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An exhibit in the case features a text exchange between Freedman’s legal partner Miles Cooley and a potential plaintiff their firm apparently planned to represent against Lanng.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Arlington Heights rally, sponsored by the non-profit suburban marketing group Chicago Northwest and a group of local residents and business leaders called Touchdown Arlington, is to feature local leaders calling for state lawmakers to pass the Mega Projects bill.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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