dirked

past tense of dirk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dirked
Verb
  • It is believed that ancient looters perforated the walls to get into nearby burials.
    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
Verb
  • Chambliss is the quarterback who riddled Harding's defense last year in the NCAA Division II playoffs.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2025
  • As was the case all throughout last season, the San Francisco 49ers are already riddled with injuries as their Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints approaches.
    Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That cost them a chance to truly challenge the Phillies in the division and thrust them into a dogfight for the NL’s last wild-card spot.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Hayabusa2 achieved 10 milli-Newtons (mN) of thrust from 300–500 watts of electrical power produced by its solar arrays.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Dirked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dirked. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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