dirked

Definition of dirkednext
past tense of dirk

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dirked
Verb
  • The silicon chip is perforated with rows of triangular holes—some 264 micrometers wide, others 99 µm in size.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Feb. 2026
  • So too were perforated and extended earlobes, in older men and women hanging down well below their chins like fleshy rings.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Trump has called the election riddled with fraud.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Consumer groups say wage advances can be riddled with fees and in some cases, similar to payday loans, can lead America’s most vulnerable workers into an unhealthy debt spiral.
    Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Before they were thrust into the spotlight, the Spencers were just another young family in Lonoke County, where Spencer’s wife, Heather, is from.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
  • With Swayman out, that meant Michael DiPietro was thrust into action.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Dirked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dirked. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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