as in to stab
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 impale
The 15-centimeter-long fish died an agonizing death, impaled on a 10-centimeter-long belemnite.
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David Bressan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
And this slasher Santa Claus doesn't mess around, using an axe and a shotgun with deadly intention and also down for impaling people on deer antlers.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Across his 45 years in the role, Braeden's Victor has framed others and been framed for murder, been impaled by an arrow, survived a building collapse, gotten amnesia, engaged in corporate espionage, and much more.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 July 2025
It was not known what caused the umbrella to impale the lifeguard, but Keddy recommended making sure umbrella stakes are securely placed in the sand.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
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David Bressan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
And this slasher Santa Claus doesn't mess around, using an axe and a shotgun with deadly intention and also down for impaling people on deer antlers.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Across his 45 years in the role, Braeden's Victor has framed others and been framed for murder, been impaled by an arrow, survived a building collapse, gotten amnesia, engaged in corporate espionage, and much more.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 July 2025
It was not known what caused the umbrella to impale the lifeguard, but Keddy recommended making sure umbrella stakes are securely placed in the sand.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impale
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One is for Isa Rocca (Linda Messerkliger, who looks ironically just like Ghislaine Maxwell), who is in prison for stabbing her husband 18 times after taking years of abuse from him.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
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An 18-year-old stabbed a stranger and livestreamed the attack on Discord, California officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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These door stops come in a pack of two and hit 120 ear-piercing decibels when triggered.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Aug. 2025
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An X-ray showed that the wire from her spinal fusion had broken and pierced her brain stem.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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During the pursuit, Simoncic exited his vehicle to stage stop sticks, in an attempt to safely puncture and deflate the tires on the fleeing vehicle, police said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
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These posts implicitly criticize the government by puncturing its narrative of economic progress.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
26 Aug. 2025
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Forensic analysis of the bets placed, though, was enough to pick holes in the FA’s evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Big Sky, Montana Swift and Kelce have previously gone on romantic retreats to Big Sky – even being linked to the highly exclusive, members-only Yellowstone Club – so the couple could pick the luxurious mountain community as a serene wedding destination.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ben Chevat of 9/11 Health Watch told ABC News that the WTC Health Program was designed to grow and adapt as new health problems surfaced among 9/11 responders, yet today it is stuck in neutral.—
Liz Neporent,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
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Nothing ruins my mood more than seeing people stuck in 2012, and fixing this situation really doesn’t have to burn a hole in your pocket.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Aug. 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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Gunn starts jabbing his fingers into Corenswet’s chest.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Impale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impale. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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