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to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
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Recent Examples of stabbing
Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Another Jefferson County circuit judge, Jessica Green, last year drew local and national criticism after granting shock probation to a 32-year-old man accused of abducting a mother and two children and stabbing the mother during a bank robbery.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
As Sheridan emptied his pockets, Ronald Heath began kicking the man and stabbing him with a hunting knife, prosecutors said.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Along with the current homicide case, Yolanda Marodi was previously convicted for the stabbing death of another spouse in San Bernardino County and served nearly a decade in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Authorities accuse Dylan Tobler of stabbing his wife before turning the knife on himself.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026
Brown is accused of stabbing Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, on a Charlotte light rail train last year, a brutal attack that drew national outrage after surveillance video of the killing was released.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
The man accused of stabbing a Butler County Sheriff's Office deputy has been charged, according to court records.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
Yet what is surprising about this TV presentation is its power to suddenly break into hyper-high reality, a sharp, stabbing knifing to the conscience.
—Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
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Mohammed Ahmad Hussein al-Halsi was sentenced in 2016 to 18 years behind bars for stabbing elderly women.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Another Jefferson County circuit judge, Jessica Green, last year drew local and national criticism after granting shock probation to a 32-year-old man accused of abducting a mother and two children and stabbing the mother during a bank robbery.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
As Sheridan emptied his pockets, Ronald Heath began kicking the man and stabbing him with a hunting knife, prosecutors said.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Along with the current homicide case, Yolanda Marodi was previously convicted for the stabbing death of another spouse in San Bernardino County and served nearly a decade in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Authorities accuse Dylan Tobler of stabbing his wife before turning the knife on himself.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026
Brown is accused of stabbing Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, on a Charlotte light rail train last year, a brutal attack that drew national outrage after surveillance video of the killing was released.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
The man accused of stabbing a Butler County Sheriff's Office deputy has been charged, according to court records.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
Yet what is surprising about this TV presentation is its power to suddenly break into hyper-high reality, a sharp, stabbing knifing to the conscience.
—Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stabbing
Verb
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Mourinho shot off down the touchline, fingers jabbing the air, hugging a ballboy in jubilation.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Though none of the celebrity moms in question have publicly spoken about the drama, earlier this week, Koma, whom has also produced several of Duff's songs in the past, shared a meme to his Instagram Story jabbing Tisdale French's piece in The Cut.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tyler, the Creator’s Don’t Tap the Glass, ironically, is the least piercing and the most hedonistic, by design.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
29 Dec. 2025
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Streisand covered the emotionally piercing song the following year, and clever DJs around the country began splicing the two solo versions together.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
24 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Testing is also challenging, as finding a leak requires puncturing the spinal canal, which can create new leaks.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
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The past two months of mostly sideways churn within 3% of record highs for the S & P 500 has helped to rebalance the market, puncturing the aggressive sense of destiny around many AI plays, subduing some speculative misbehavior and allowing valuations to settle.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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According to the Daily Mail, Rebecca Loos, David Beckham’s former personal assistant, had a few things to say about the long-simmering family drama, which exploded into public view Monday after 26-year-old Brooklyn Beckham posted a lacerating take-down of his parents on Instagram.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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In the film, director Marina Zenovich reminds Chase of the joke that offended Sweeney, best remembered for his lacerating impression of then-first lady Nancy Reagan.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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That’s impressive for a rebuilding team, but is anyone picking the Ducks over the Oilers in a playoff series?—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Only Nick Brinkerhoff is picking the Seahawks to win in blowout fashion, by a score of 34-17.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These handheld masterpieces may come with jagged edges and some discrepancy in hole size, but the flavor and texture are perfect every time.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Located in Jackson Hole, this serene landscape is home to glistening lakes, jagged terrain, and beautiful moose, mule deer, bison, and elk.—
Giovanna Caravetta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some sounds could indicate structural changes, so keep an eye on wall cracks and look out for sticking doors and windows.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The goal was to give the family’s embryo—Guojun’s sperm and an anonymous donor’s egg—the best odds of sticking during the transfer, which was scheduled for July at Western Fertility Institute, a clinic in Los Angeles.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Stabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stabbing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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