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
The blade had perforated Fulcher’s colon, causing severe pain.
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
For the separator, small PET pieces the size of postage stamps were flattened and perforated with hot needles, optimizing current flow through the liquid electrolyte.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Vionic Kearny Sneakers These slip-on sneakers have a similar look to the Kimmie perforated platform sneaker, but instead feature a solid leather upper in shades like shimmery rose gold, classic black, and denim.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Specialty liners are perforated to allow for air to flow throughout the basket, which is what cooks and crisps food.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perforate
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
For the separator, small PET pieces the size of postage stamps were flattened and perforated with hot needles, optimizing current flow through the liquid electrolyte.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Vionic Kearny Sneakers These slip-on sneakers have a similar look to the Kimmie perforated platform sneaker, but instead feature a solid leather upper in shades like shimmery rose gold, classic black, and denim.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Specialty liners are perforated to allow for air to flow throughout the basket, which is what cooks and crisps food.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perforate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perforate
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The steppe is sand pierced by grasses and little pale flowers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The vessels were developed with state-of-the-art electric propulsion systems, wave-piercing tumblehome hulls, stealth designs, and the latest war-fighting technology and weaponry.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The trend carried on into the second quarter, as sophomore Will Palmer drilled a three-pointer with five minutes to play in the half as the Skippers constructed a 30-20 lead.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Egor Dëmin sparked Brooklyn’s first real punch, drilling back-to-back 3-pointers to stop the bleeding.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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After Patriots senior Taylor Perry scored the first bucket of the second quarter to cap off a 9-2 run, the Cavers punched back with an 8-0 run that lasted more than five minutes to regain their five-point lead before going into halftime up six.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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The fight escalated, and the man punched the 46-year-old conductor before taking off, according to police.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Perforate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perforate. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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