skewering

verb

present participle of skewer
1
as in stabbing
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object let's skewer our marshmallows on these sticks and start toasting

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2
as in ridiculing
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter the satirical comic strip gleefully skewers many of society's sacred cows

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Recent Examples of skewering Caught between two opposing cultures, drawing on a cache of letters, documents, and remembrances, Ferrer meticulously recounts the travails of one migrant family and a punitive legal system that dogged them, skewering ideals of equity and fairness. — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026 The new additions, particularly the hotheaded Mexican VP Gabriela, aren’t much more unsubtle, and the script is more successful in skewering Gen Z and workplace culture than the open goal of Gianni Infantino & Co. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 10 June 2026 If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes before skewering to prevent burning. — Lexi Harrison, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026 That character’s name alone — like the resurgence of Doofy — is an indication of the mirth the screenwriters take from skewering political correctness, cancel culture and social justice movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeTo. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026 While Sheridan clearly enjoys skewering New York, Pfeiffer doesn’t share his negative spin. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 4 June 2026 The Balusters' In recent years, there has been no shortage of new shows skewering liberal hypocrisy and unchecked privilege. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 May 2026 Scouts were skewering him for his play at times in the USHL after being extremely impressive as a draft-minus-one. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 My favorite was the pepperoncini martini, garnished with a metal pick skewering a trio of hot chile, salumi and provolone. — Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skewering
  1. stabbing
  2. ridiculing
  3. puncturing
  4. mocking
  5. jabbing
  6. piercing
  7. picking
  8. sticking
Verb
  • Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to stabbing four University of Idaho students to death and waived his right to appeal, is now seeking post-conviction relief by claiming his plea was false.
    — Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • Blackouts and seizures, tremors that became full-body shakes, stabbing chest pains.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of stabbing
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  • For example, 'Blazing Saddles' and 'All in the Family' confronted bigotry by ridiculing prejudice.
    — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Speaking of which, when news broke Friday that much of the team’s equipment had been stolen, there was a nearly instantaneous social media ridiculing of the city.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Definition of ridiculing
Verb
  • As the spacecraft closed in, the video follows Mars steadily expanding to reveal numerous craters puncturing its surface, the ancient double-ringed Huygens crater and the south polar ice cap before receding in the spacecraft's rearview.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 22 July 2026
  • On June 3, Walden went to the hospital, where a CT scan revealed the metal bristle had become lodged in his bowel and had begun puncturing his intestine.
    — Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of puncturing
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  • Members of the media mocking the leader’s dismal performance on live TV and all across the internet?
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • After the 2022 final, and again on a team bus after the 2024 Copa América, Argentine players sang a song mocking French players' African heritage, with a transphobic jab thrown at Kylian Mbappé for good measure.
    — Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of mocking
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  • The show ushered in a new era of winking, elbow-jabbing meta-musicals.
    — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • The audience groaned, while Vergara and Mel B screamed for Strange to stop jabbing at his partner through the box.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
Definition of jabbing
Verb
  • O’Connor’s face filled the screen, her crystal-blue eyes piercing me in my own living room.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026
  • King said Maria Tash, the piercing and jewelry brand that anchors the space, has had a record year.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Definition of piercing
Verb
  • Still, as the season’s profits illustrate, carefully picking home run props can leave bettors in the black.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Lara is a sweet and relatable protagonist, and her firm dedication to picking herself up and trying to pave her own life after heartbreak is a strong hook to propel the rest of the story forward.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Definition of picking
Verb
  • SerpApi is hoping that the fight will be over soon, telling Ars that the costly legal battle is worth sticking it out to defend the open web.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026
  • The site points out that dogs sticking their head or paws out the window could lead to them darting out or getting injured, and the brand says pets should be restricted to the backseat.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
Definition of sticking

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“Skewering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skewering. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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