as in stabbed
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
impale a marshmallow or two on that stick and let's start toasting
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Recent Examples of impaled
The videos, which were shared online, showed baby monkeys being crushed, burned, drowned, suffocated, impaled and mutilated.
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Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Look for deadfall before pitching the Gatewood Cape, so as best to avoid being impaled by the top half of a tree.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside, 2 Sep. 2025
There will already be dead bodies of some of the Vaulters scattered around, including their poor wedding officiant, who got impaled on the wall.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
There’s even duck boats now, albeit with goons impaled by an anchor and buoy.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
If that weren’t bad enough, she is impaled by a hook, which pulls her out of her ride.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Look for deadfall before pitching the Gatewood Cape, so as best to avoid being impaled by the top half of a tree.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside, 2 Sep. 2025
There will already be dead bodies of some of the Vaulters scattered around, including their poor wedding officiant, who got impaled on the wall.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
There’s even duck boats now, albeit with goons impaled by an anchor and buoy.
—Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
If that weren’t bad enough, she is impaled by a hook, which pulls her out of her ride.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impaled
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The former reportedly stabbed Lambert to death, and the three men then cleaned the crime scene and left to bury Lambert's body.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, in the process, he's stabbed by the syringe Mehta intended for Lo and dies.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When butternut squash is ready to harvest, the skin will harden and cannot be pierced easily with a fingernail.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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While Anderson is rightfully considered a master in his artform by critics and film aficionados, One Battle After Another pierced the veil and resulted in the director’s highest opening weekend at the box office last weekend.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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And, in the process, the trio of ’70s babies punctured the myth that rap is a young man’s sport.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tyrone Taylor’s three RBIs had punctured Spencer Schwellenbach, and Peterson took a 4-1 lead into the eighth having retired 11 of the last 12.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 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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Quarterback Dart, starting just his third NFL game after being selected with the 25th pick in the 2025 Draft, threw for a touchdown and ran in another, while Skattebo – picked in the fourth round in April – rushed for 98 yards and three scores.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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For example, Xander Zhou picked an airplane suit with wings, and picked juice and pilates socks to represent himself.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the first photo, the blended family could be seen dressed in red and black as Kourtney stuck her tongue out and Landon and Alabama, 19, flipped off the camera.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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As birth rates slow and not enough people are being born to sustain growth, commercial real estate is also stuck in place, unable to meet modern needs.—
Amachie Ackah,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Impaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impaled. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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