as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table
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Recent Examples of punctuate
Built around those calls — punctuated by Hassona’s own images — the film sidesteps the usual remove of war docs for something rawer and more intimate, the kind of testimony that has sparked emotional audience responses since Cannes and subsequent European outings.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
A day that started all warm and quiet and cozy has now spiraled into screams of heresy and hearsay punctuated by occasional wrestling matches on the carpet.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Starting in the latter half of Breaking Bad, and deepening throughout Better Call Saul (co-created with Peter Gould, who consulted on Pluribus), Gilligan’s storytelling is often punctuated by meditative extended sequences that simply observe its characters existing in the world.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Yorba Linda led 21-7 in the middle of the second quarter on a 10-yard TD run by Vaughn Sharp to punctuate a 77-yard drive.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
A day that started all warm and quiet and cozy has now spiraled into screams of heresy and hearsay punctuated by occasional wrestling matches on the carpet.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Starting in the latter half of Breaking Bad, and deepening throughout Better Call Saul (co-created with Peter Gould, who consulted on Pluribus), Gilligan’s storytelling is often punctuated by meditative extended sequences that simply observe its characters existing in the world.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Yorba Linda led 21-7 in the middle of the second quarter on a 10-yard TD run by Vaughn Sharp to punctuate a 77-yard drive.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuate
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In response, the White House is planning to adjust its messaging strategy to focus on affordability to try to win over voters who are worried about the high cost of living with plans to emphasize new tax breaks and show progress on fighting inflation.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Texas native explained that Cruise emphasized the physical reality of stuntwork and the importance of discipline.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Their decision has highlighted deep divisions over legislative priorities and political strategy as lawmakers scramble to resolve the shutdown and address its nationwide consequences.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The team highlighted that perovskite materials remain vulnerable to moisture, oxygen, ultraviolet light, and temperature fluctuations, all of which degrade performance over time.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Researchers also stressed that the synergistic effect of K+ and C3N4 co-intercalation lowers the energy barrier, reduces the electrostatic interaction, and enhances the kinetics and structural stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that controllers are becoming increasingly overworked and financially stressed because of the shutdown.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Fujian is China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, featuring electromagnetic catapults that can launch three aircraft types, according to Chinese state media.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Opening in spring 2026, the exhibition will feature works that invite visitors to engage directly, transforming everyday actions into powerful expressions of peace and connection.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Punctuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuate. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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