1
as in to pierce
to make a hole or series of holes in
a nail punctured the tire
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2
as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
I could never puncture my own skin with a hypodermic needle
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Recent Examples of puncture
Tina Chen, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
After further investigation of the dog bite, law enforcement discovered the individual involved had a small scrape and a puncture wound from what appeared to be a single tooth.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Wi-Fi 7's puncturing capability is designed to isolate the interference, enabling devices to use the remainder of the channel.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the symptoms of a snake bite differ depending on the species, but common signs near the wound include puncture marks, bleeding, redness, swelling, bruising, blistering and intense pain.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
After further investigation of the dog bite, law enforcement discovered the individual involved had a small scrape and a puncture wound from what appeared to be a single tooth.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Traditional microneedling relies on metal rollers or electronic pens to physically puncture the skin and create tiny wounds that trigger collagen production.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Wi-Fi 7's puncturing capability is designed to isolate the interference, enabling devices to use the remainder of the channel.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puncture
Verb
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Polish officials said Russian drones pierced their airspace 19 times from late Tuesday night to Wednesday morning.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The morning sun barely pierced the haze over Maitighar Mandala, yet the atmosphere was electric.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Late last month, Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed on a train in North Carolina.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead, 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack while riding a Charlotte, North Carolina, light rail train home from work.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Stepheny Price , Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The smallest snake in the state, the pygmy rattlesnake, packs a punch given its compact size.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
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The team in green silenced a sea of red and white with a sucker-punch of a goal from a set-play.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wells are being drilled and completed more selectively, and producers are spacing wells farther apart to avoid draining reservoirs too quickly.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Trump has long berated Britain over its plans to stop drilling new domestic oil and gas, which could help power future AI data centers.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Daniel yells after jabbing his net into the bank.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Trump on Wednesday took to Truth Social to jab Newsom with a couple of posts taunting the likely 2028 Democratic presidential contender.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Small yellow dots trickle down the figure’s cheek, evoking tears.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Winn, a candidate for the National League Gold Glove at shortstop, played through a meniscus tear for weeks and will undergo arthroscopic surgery in the early offseason.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Keep communication open by avoiding poking fun at these practices.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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Gibson proceeded to the Children’s Chorus room, where two staffers welcomed her to poke through the costume racks.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Check out our top picks below with trendy and timeless looks starting at just $25.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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They were picked to finish 15th in the 17-team conference.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Puncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puncture. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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