as in to pierce
to make a hole or series of holes in
he perforated the sheet with his pencil and put it in his binder
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Recent Examples of perforate
It is believed that ancient looters perforated the walls to get into nearby burials.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The whole composition is held in place by industrial metal clamps and perforated profile legs, a stark contrast to the more delicate cut pieces.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
There are no strings, but the head of the racquet is perforated.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Some pizza pans are perforated with small holes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The whole composition is held in place by industrial metal clamps and perforated profile legs, a stark contrast to the more delicate cut pieces.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 13 Sep. 2025
There are no strings, but the head of the racquet is perforated.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Some pizza pans are perforated with small holes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perforate
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Produced before the gag order was lifted, the four-part docuseries One Night in Idaho turns its focus to the families, friends and community members still wrestling with the aftermath, offering a piercing look at a case with many unanswered questions.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The grotesque details—the uncle’s fingernails piercing his hands, the dog’s permanent terror of rabbits—are simply there.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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The aim is to drill the first well slowly, entering five different geologic zones and testing for oil and gas in each of them.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Dart and the Giants should’ve been victorious in Denver, too, but a collapse of epic proportions ensued with Wil Lutz drilling a game-winning field goal to cement the biggest comeback win this season in the NFL.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The student who Kamo’s son was initially trying to avoid began punching him.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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Which American League powerhouse will punch a ticket to the World Series?—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Perforate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perforate. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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