as in punches
a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument
a leak caused by several small punctures in the rubber gasket
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as in pierces
to make a hole or series of holes in
a nail punctured the tire
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as in stabs
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 punctures
Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The pay reality punctures that myth entirely.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Quality stability balls use thick, durable materials that are less likely to sustain damage from tears or punctures.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Stimulates skin renewal through tiny needle punctures, improving texture and firmness.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
There were also punctures on the outer table of the skull, injuries to the teeth and tongue, and a hemorrhage into the chest cavities, according to the filing.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Its extended durability reflects lessons learned from Curiosity, its predecessor, whose wheels accumulated an increasing number of dings and punctures after encountering terrain sharper and more rugged than anticipated.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Video from the scene shows water shooting out from at least six punctures in the fire hose.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
She was treated for what amounted to antler punctures to her chest and legs, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The narrower design, combined with the several sharp teeth, effectively punctures through tough pepper skin and hard fruits to cut out the core and remove seeds in a matter of seconds.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
But Anderson punctures his weed haze with the bright light of a past that in actuality never dimmed, when Lockjaw begins to hunt Pat and Willa.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
Recounting his visit with Shelton’s body after she’d been taken off of life support in From Bleak to Dark, Maron punctures the somber scene with a joke about taking a selfie.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Attenborough communicated with the tribe using gestures, looked at their personal ornaments and enquired about the pegs in the ritual punctures in the nose of one of the men.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The pay reality punctures that myth entirely.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Quality stability balls use thick, durable materials that are less likely to sustain damage from tears or punctures.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Stimulates skin renewal through tiny needle punctures, improving texture and firmness.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
There were also punctures on the outer table of the skull, injuries to the teeth and tongue, and a hemorrhage into the chest cavities, according to the filing.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Its extended durability reflects lessons learned from Curiosity, its predecessor, whose wheels accumulated an increasing number of dings and punctures after encountering terrain sharper and more rugged than anticipated.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Video from the scene shows water shooting out from at least six punctures in the fire hose.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
She was treated for what amounted to antler punctures to her chest and legs, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
Joel, a 19‑year veteran, begins pursuing after another officer deploys a spike strip and punctures the Challenger's tires.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The narrower design, combined with the several sharp teeth, effectively punctures through tough pepper skin and hard fruits to cut out the core and remove seeds in a matter of seconds.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
But Anderson punctures his weed haze with the bright light of a past that in actuality never dimmed, when Lockjaw begins to hunt Pat and Willa.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
Recounting his visit with Shelton’s body after she’d been taken off of life support in From Bleak to Dark, Maron punctures the somber scene with a joke about taking a selfie.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctures
Noun
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In the lightweight division, Salahdine Parnasse (23-2) defeated Kenneth Cross (17-5) in the first round after landing a flurry of punches and dominating him early.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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There were more hugs after the fight between the two than punches landed, and, in total, far more time clocked during those hugs than the fight itself.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Lockwood’s music instills joy in listening, and such revitalized desire leaves your body freshly tender, sensitive to whatever pierces the ear.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Its 1959 Googie-style sign pierces the sky, a beacon of hope for weary road-trippers cruising this achingly lonely stretch of highway.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The shower curtain opens, revealing an old woman, who stabs and decapitates Mary.—
Therie Hendrey-Seabrook,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 Mar. 2026
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But this person who was a friend, who owes her career to me, just stabs me in the back.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As the credits rolled and the audience broke out into applause, lead Thatcher burst into tears as Refn paced back and forth, hyping up the crowd for the 7-minute ovation.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Throughout the day, friends and classmates gathered, wiping away tears, comforting each other and trying to process the sudden loss.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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An imam at the mosque, Taha Hassane, said the center practices the lockdown drills multiple times every school year.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
21 May 2026
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By competition, Tolbert is referring to all the on-field, and off-field drills the Dolphins have been doing this offseason, which get so competitive players routinely request to see the film because a daily winner is declared, and the leader is tracked.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Verb
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But following elite competition is nearly impossible, with subtle flicks and jabs practically invisible to the naked eye—and competitors hidden behind masks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The public jabs from the president have angered some Catholics, the single largest religious denomination in the United States, according to Pew Research Center.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Space the planting holes 18 to 24 inches apart and space rows 3 to 6 feet apart.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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The flight attendants then attempted to solve the problem by shoving napkins inside the ceiling holes.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Subscribe here to our newsletter In Review by David Ehrlich, in which our Chief Film Critic and Head Reviews Editor rounds up the best new reviews and streaming picks along with some exclusive musings — all only available to subscribers.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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This is why the Cleveland Cavaliers surrendered three players and three unprotected draft picks to acquire Donovan Mitchell, for moments such as Sunday’s Game 7 in Detroit.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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“Punctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctures. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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