as in stabbed
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
she deftly harpooned a shrimp with her skewer and held it over the fire
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She’d been stabbed several times.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025 -
Castillo was stabbed to death before her attackers allegedly cut open her abdomen, according to an autopsy cited by the outlet.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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This week, Guillermo Rai picks through the debris of Saturday’s damaging 5-2 defeat against Atletico Madrid, a result that punctured the positivity that had been growing around the club following seven consecutive wins in all competitions.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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His right ribs were broken and his right lung was punctured as armor-piercing bullets went in one side and out the other.—
Claire Harbage,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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Sharp cracks of gunfire pierced the morning air, loud, jarring pangs that echoed off the concrete.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Police have said there were people inside the ABC10 offices when three gunshots pierced a window on the north side of the building.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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In a post on X, Massie jabbed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for his lack of support over the bill.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Sep. 2025
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Frantic customers are seen watching the chaotic scene unfold and fleeing, with some tumbling to the ground after seemingly being jabbed.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Frozen Vegetables Frozen vegetables are picked at peak ripeness and flash-frozen, locking in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her father picked her up and brought her home.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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If a player is left in a room, they will be stuck there, losing a point each round, until another player returns to the room to release them.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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That relevance has stuck in Kansas City three weeks later.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Harpooned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harpooned. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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