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as in to pierce
to make a hole or series of holes in a nail punctured the tire
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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
Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026 Paredes lofted it to left field — deeper this time, off the top of the out-of-town scoreboard for a two-run double, the first puncture of an eventual outpouring. —Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026 Iranian strikes on the city now appear to be puncturing the cycle, putting pressure on residential and commercial property prices — and on the people whose jobs depend on them. —Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for puncture
Noun
Melancon's fingers were swollen from puncture wounds. —Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026 Paredes lofted it to left field — deeper this time, off the top of the out-of-town scoreboard for a two-run double, the first puncture of an eventual outpouring. —Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
The revelation of the pardon punctured a perception of Orbán’s government, held by many, as the defender of Christian and family values. —Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026 Iranian strikes on the city now appear to be puncturing the cycle, putting pressure on residential and commercial property prices — and on the people whose jobs depend on them. —Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for puncture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puncture
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The Teen Mom star shared a joint post on Instagram with her daughter Sophia after the teenager got ear gauges and her belly button pierced.— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
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Branches pierced the roof over their living room and their bedroom.— Noel Brennan, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Smith lived in Brownsville, less than a mile from where he was stabbed, according to cops.— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman was stabbed to death and another was injured inside of a single-family home on Monday morning.— Austin Turner, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Reigns hit Punk with a Superman punch.— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Senior catcher Olivia Picciola promptly drilled a two-run double for Lockport, creating a 6-6 tie in a game that featured four ties and four lead changes.— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Both players were running on the 1-and-2 pitch to José Caballero, who drilled a line drive into left center.— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
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The public jabs from the president have also angered some Catholics, the single largest religious denomination in the United States, according to Pew Research Center.— Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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For a piece in this week’s issue, Dhruv Khullar, a practicing physician and a contributing writer, investigated this growing industry, speaking to the doctors who are tinkering with compounds and the users gamely jabbing themselves in a quest for self-optimization.— Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
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After it was repaired in April 2025, remaining pinhole tears caused by embers from the fire meant the reservoir had to be drained again, Collins said.— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Further stories illuminate emotional realities burrowed deep within enormously likeable characters, often moving the reader (or this reader anyway) to astonished tears.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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Paul, who co-created the Apple TV+ series and drew from season one for the musical’s script and score, performs a dexterous trick, poking fun at the form’s many ridiculous tropes with an unmistakably affectionate hand.— Naveen Kumar, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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Anderson says the magic lies in Gray’s willingness to poke fun at himself.— Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Nothing says summer quite like picking the ripe homegrown tomato straight from your garden.— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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Shop more Tiny Tags Mother’s Day picks below, including under-$100 Amazon finds.— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Puncture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/puncture. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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